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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.86, 32.95 and 21.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.86, 32.95 and 21.91 is: 30.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.86 : 32.95 = 21.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.86/32.95 = 21.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.86x = 32.95 × 21.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.86x = 721.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721.93/23.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.26

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