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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.29, 34.94 and 20.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.29, 34.94 and 20.77 is: 31.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.29 : 34.94 = 20.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.29/34.94 = 20.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.29x = 34.94 × 20.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.29x = 725.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725.80/23.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.16

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