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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.43, 35.23 and 20.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.43, 35.23 and 20.44 is: 30.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.43 : 35.23 = 20.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.43/35.23 = 20.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.43x = 35.23 × 20.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.43x = 720.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720.06/23.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.73

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