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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.93, 36.03 and 21.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.93, 36.03 and 21.91 is: 32.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.93 : 36.03 = 21.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.93/36.03 = 21.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.93x = 36.03 × 21.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.93x = 789.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789.31/23.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.98

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