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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.42, 34.94 and 20.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.42, 34.94 and 20.82 is: 31.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.42 : 34.94 = 20.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.42/34.94 = 20.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.42x = 34.94 × 20.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.42x = 727.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727.45/23.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.06

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