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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.16, 34.58 and 20.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.16, 34.58 and 20.61 is: 30.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.16 : 34.58 = 20.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.16/34.58 = 20.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.16x = 34.58 × 20.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.16x = 712.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712.59/23.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.77

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