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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.93, 32.97 and 21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.93, 32.97 and 21 is: 28.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.93 : 32.97 = 21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.93/32.97 = 21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.93x = 32.97 × 21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.93x = 692.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692.37/23.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.94

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