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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.10, 34.50 and 20.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.10, 34.50 and 20.52 is: 30.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.10 : 34.50 = 20.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.10/34.50 = 20.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.10x = 34.50 × 20.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.10x = 707.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707.94/23.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.65

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