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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.38, 34.90 and 20.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.38, 34.90 and 20.71 is: 30.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.38 : 34.90 = 20.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.38/34.90 = 20.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.38x = 34.90 × 20.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.38x = 722.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722.78/23.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.91

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