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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.31, 35.12 and 20.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.31, 35.12 and 20.79 is: 31.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.31 : 35.12 = 20.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.31/35.12 = 20.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.31x = 35.12 × 20.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.31x = 730.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730.14/23.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.32

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