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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.45, 35.06 and 20.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.45, 35.06 and 20.27 is: 30.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.45 : 35.06 = 20.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.45/35.06 = 20.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.45x = 35.06 × 20.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.45x = 710.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710.67/23.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.31

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