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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.12, 34.88 and 20.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.12, 34.88 and 20.48 is: 30.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.12 : 34.88 = 20.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.12/34.88 = 20.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.12x = 34.88 × 20.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.12x = 714.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714.34/23.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.90

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