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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.18, 34.76 and 20.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.18, 34.76 and 20.94 is: 31.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.18 : 34.76 = 20.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.18/34.76 = 20.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.18x = 34.76 × 20.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.18x = 727.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727.87/23.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.40

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