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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.05, 34.47 and 20.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.05, 34.47 and 20.23 is: 30.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.05 : 34.47 = 20.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.05/34.47 = 20.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.05x = 34.47 × 20.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.05x = 697.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697.33/23.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.25

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