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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.96, 32.90 and 21.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.96, 32.90 and 21.98 is: 30.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.96 : 32.90 = 21.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.96/32.90 = 21.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.96x = 32.90 × 21.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.96x = 723.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723.11/23.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.18

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