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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.98, 32.94 and 21.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.98, 32.94 and 21.82 is: 29.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.98 : 32.94 = 21.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.98/32.94 = 21.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.98x = 32.94 × 21.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.98x = 718.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718.75/23.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.97

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