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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.99, 35.95 and 21.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.99, 35.95 and 21.41 is: 32.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.99 : 35.95 = 21.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.99/35.95 = 21.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.99x = 35.95 × 21.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.99x = 769.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769.73/23.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.09

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