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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.16, 34.56 and 20.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.16, 34.56 and 20.10 is: 29.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.16 : 34.56 = 20.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.16/34.56 = 20.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.16x = 34.56 × 20.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.16x = 694.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694.66/23.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.99

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