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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.08, 34.52 and 20.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.08, 34.52 and 20.69 is: 30.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.08 : 34.52 = 20.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.08/34.52 = 20.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.08x = 34.52 × 20.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.08x = 714.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714.22/23.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.95

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