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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.12, 34.72 and 20.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.12, 34.72 and 20.72 is: 31.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.12 : 34.72 = 20.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.12/34.72 = 20.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.12x = 34.72 × 20.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.12x = 719.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719.40/23.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.12

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