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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.87, 35.62 and 21.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.87, 35.62 and 21.34 is: 31.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.87 : 35.62 = 21.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.87/35.62 = 21.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.87x = 35.62 × 21.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.87x = 760.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760.13/23.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.84

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