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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.96, 33.03 and 21.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.96, 33.03 and 21.91 is: 30.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.96 : 33.03 = 21.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.96/33.03 = 21.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.96x = 33.03 × 21.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.96x = 723.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723.60/23.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.21

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