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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.24, 34.80 and 20.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.24, 34.80 and 20.01 is: 29.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.24 : 34.80 = 20.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.24/34.80 = 20.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.24x = 34.80 × 20.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.24x = 696.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696.35/23.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.96

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