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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.10, 31.92 and 20.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.10, 31.92 and 20.94 is: 28.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.10 : 31.92 = 20.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.10/31.92 = 20.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.10x = 31.92 × 20.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.10x = 668.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668.40/23.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.94

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