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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.52, 35.10 and 20.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.52, 35.10 and 20.49 is: 30.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.52 : 35.10 = 20.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.52/35.10 = 20.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.52x = 35.10 × 20.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.52x = 719.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719.07/23.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.57

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