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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.97, 35.80 and 21.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.97, 35.80 and 21.83 is: 32.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.97 : 35.80 = 21.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.97/35.80 = 21.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.97x = 35.80 × 21.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.97x = 781.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781.51/23.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.60

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