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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.13, 34.52 and 20.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.13, 34.52 and 20.46 is: 30.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.13 : 34.52 = 20.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.13/34.52 = 20.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.13x = 34.52 × 20.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.13x = 706.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706.33/23.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.54

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