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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.42, 35.15 and 20.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.42, 35.15 and 20.88 is: 31.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.42 : 35.15 = 20.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.42/35.15 = 20.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.42x = 35.15 × 20.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.42x = 733.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733.83/23.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.33

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