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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.43, 35.17 and 20.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.43, 35.17 and 20.04 is: 30.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.43 : 35.17 = 20.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.43/35.17 = 20.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.43x = 35.17 × 20.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.43x = 704.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704.81/23.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.08

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