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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.43, 35.06 and 20.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.43, 35.06 and 20.74 is: 31.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.43 : 35.06 = 20.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.43/35.06 = 20.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.43x = 35.06 × 20.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.43x = 727.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727.14/23.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.03

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