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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.03, 34.38 and 20.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.03, 34.38 and 20.01 is: 29.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.03 : 34.38 = 20.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.03/34.38 = 20.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.03x = 34.38 × 20.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.03x = 687.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687.94/23.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.88

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