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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.48, 34.98 and 20.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.48, 34.98 and 20.64 is: 30.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.48 : 34.98 = 20.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.48/34.98 = 20.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.48x = 34.98 × 20.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.48x = 721.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721.99/23.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.76

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