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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.42, 34.92 and 20.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.42, 34.92 and 20.00 is: 29.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.42 : 34.92 = 20.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.42/34.92 = 20.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.42x = 34.92 × 20.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.42x = 698.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698.23/23.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.82

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