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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.17, 34.57 and 20.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.17, 34.57 and 20.43 is: 30.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.17 : 34.57 = 20.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.17/34.57 = 20.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.17x = 34.57 × 20.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.17x = 706.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706.16/23.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.48

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