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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.26, 34.84 and 20.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.26, 34.84 and 20.56 is: 30.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.26 : 34.84 = 20.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.26/34.84 = 20.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.26x = 34.84 × 20.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.26x = 716.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716.31/23.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.80

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