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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.49, 35.10 and 20.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.49, 35.10 and 20.25 is: 30.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.49 : 35.10 = 20.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.49/35.10 = 20.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.49x = 35.10 × 20.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.49x = 710.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710.78/23.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.26

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