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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.05, 34.74 and 20.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.05, 34.74 and 20.44 is: 30.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.05 : 34.74 = 20.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.05/34.74 = 20.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.05x = 34.74 × 20.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.05x = 710.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710.09/23.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.81

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