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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.14, 34.78 and 20.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.14, 34.78 and 20.98 is: 31.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.14 : 34.78 = 20.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.14/34.78 = 20.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.14x = 34.78 × 20.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.14x = 729.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729.68/23.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.53

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