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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.04, 34.38 and 20.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.04, 34.38 and 20.34 is: 30.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.04 : 34.38 = 20.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.04/34.38 = 20.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.04x = 34.38 × 20.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.04x = 699.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699.29/23.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.35

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