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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.94, 35.97 and 21.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.94, 35.97 and 21.30 is: 32.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.94 : 35.97 = 21.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.94/35.97 = 21.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.94x = 35.97 × 21.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.94x = 766.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766.16/23.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.00

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