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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.06, 34.62 and 20.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.06, 34.62 and 20.05 is: 30.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.06 : 34.62 = 20.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.06/34.62 = 20.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.06x = 34.62 × 20.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.06x = 694.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694.13/23.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.10

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