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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.46, 35.02 and 20.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.46, 35.02 and 20.94 is: 31.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.46 : 35.02 = 20.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.46/35.02 = 20.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.46x = 35.02 × 20.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.46x = 733.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733.32/23.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.26

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