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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.42, 35.09 and 20.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.42, 35.09 and 20.57 is: 30.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.42 : 35.09 = 20.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.42/35.09 = 20.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.42x = 35.09 × 20.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.42x = 721.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721.60/23.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.81

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