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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.28, 35.01 and 20.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.28, 35.01 and 20.58 is: 30.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.28 : 35.01 = 20.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.28/35.01 = 20.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.28x = 35.01 × 20.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.28x = 720.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720.51/23.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.95

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