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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.06, 34.59 and 20.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.06, 34.59 and 20.47 is: 30.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.06 : 34.59 = 20.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.06/34.59 = 20.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.06x = 34.59 × 20.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.06x = 707.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707.88/23.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.70

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