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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.92, 35.71 and 21.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.92, 35.71 and 21.49 is: 32.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.92 : 35.71 = 21.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.92/35.71 = 21.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.92x = 35.71 × 21.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.92x = 767.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767.26/23.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.08

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