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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.19, 34.59 and 20.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.19, 34.59 and 20.76 is: 30.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.19 : 34.59 = 20.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.19/34.59 = 20.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.19x = 34.59 × 20.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.19x = 718.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718.04/23.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.97

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