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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.15, 34.90 and 20.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.15, 34.90 and 20.97 is: 31.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.15 : 34.90 = 20.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.15/34.90 = 20.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.15x = 34.90 × 20.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.15x = 731.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731.80/23.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.61

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