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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.06, 34.58 and 20.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.06, 34.58 and 20.82 is: 31.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.06 : 34.58 = 20.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.06/34.58 = 20.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.06x = 34.58 × 20.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.06x = 719.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719.85/23.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.22

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