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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.95, 33.06 and 21.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.95, 33.06 and 21.52 is: 29.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.95 : 33.06 = 21.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.95/33.06 = 21.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.95x = 33.06 × 21.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.95x = 711.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711.45/23.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.71

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