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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.93, 33.05 and 21.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.93, 33.05 and 21.77 is: 30.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.93 : 33.05 = 21.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.93/33.05 = 21.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.93x = 33.05 × 21.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.93x = 719.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719.39/23.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.06

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