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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.85, 35.57 and 21.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.85, 35.57 and 21.15 is: 31.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.85 : 35.57 = 21.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.85/35.57 = 21.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.85x = 35.57 × 21.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.85x = 752.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752.36/23.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.55

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