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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.39, 35.01 and 20.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.39, 35.01 and 20.16 is: 30.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.39 : 35.01 = 20.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.39/35.01 = 20.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.39x = 35.01 × 20.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.39x = 705.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705.80/23.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.18

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