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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.88, 32.75 and 21.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.88, 32.75 and 21.45 is: 29.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.88 : 32.75 = 21.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.88/32.75 = 21.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.88x = 32.75 × 21.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.88x = 702.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702.38/23.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.41

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