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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.12, 34.49 and 20.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.12, 34.49 and 20.40 is: 30.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.12 : 34.49 = 20.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.12/34.49 = 20.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.12x = 34.49 × 20.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.12x = 703.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703.49/23.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.43

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