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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.38, 34.90 and 20.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.38, 34.90 and 20.01 is: 29.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.38 : 34.90 = 20.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.38/34.90 = 20.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.38x = 34.90 × 20.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.38x = 698.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698.35/23.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.87

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