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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.02, 31.74 and 20.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.02, 31.74 and 20.98 is: 28.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.02 : 31.74 = 20.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.02/31.74 = 20.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.02x = 31.74 × 20.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.02x = 665.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665.91/23.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.93

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