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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.83, 32.96 and 21.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.83, 32.96 and 21.41 is: 29.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.83 : 32.96 = 21.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.83/32.96 = 21.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.83x = 32.96 × 21.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.83x = 705.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705.75/23.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.62

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