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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.07, 34.44 and 20.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.07, 34.44 and 20.77 is: 31.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.07 : 34.44 = 20.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.07/34.44 = 20.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.07x = 34.44 × 20.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.07x = 715.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715.21/23.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.00

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