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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.99, 36.12 and 21.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.99, 36.12 and 21.16 is: 31.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.99 : 36.12 = 21.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.99/36.12 = 21.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.99x = 36.12 × 21.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.99x = 764.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764.30/23.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.86

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