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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.92, 32.96 and 21.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.92, 32.96 and 21.18 is: 29.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.92 : 32.96 = 21.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.92/32.96 = 21.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.92x = 32.96 × 21.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.92x = 698.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698.09/23.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.18

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