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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.94, 35.70 and 21.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.94, 35.70 and 21.35 is: 31.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.94 : 35.70 = 21.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.94/35.70 = 21.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.94x = 35.70 × 21.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.94x = 762.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762.20/23.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.84

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