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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.94, 33.05 and 21.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.94, 33.05 and 21.60 is: 29.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.94 : 33.05 = 21.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.94/33.05 = 21.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.94x = 33.05 × 21.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.94x = 713.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713.98/23.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.82

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