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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.92, 32.94 and 21.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.92, 32.94 and 21.02 is: 28.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.92 : 32.94 = 21.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.92/32.94 = 21.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.92x = 32.94 × 21.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.92x = 692.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692.23/23.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.94

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