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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.98, 36.03 and 21.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.98, 36.03 and 21.46 is: 32.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.98 : 36.03 = 21.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.98/36.03 = 21.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.98x = 36.03 × 21.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.98x = 773.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773.20/23.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.24

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