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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.36, 35.01 and 20.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.36, 35.01 and 20.71 is: 31.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.36 : 35.01 = 20.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.36/35.01 = 20.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.36x = 35.01 × 20.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.36x = 724.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724.97/23.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.03

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