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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.86, 35.75 and 21.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.86, 35.75 and 21.84 is: 32.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.86 : 35.75 = 21.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.86/35.75 = 21.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.86x = 35.75 × 21.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.86x = 780.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780.78/23.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.72

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