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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.54, 35.25 and 20.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.54, 35.25 and 20.84 is: 31.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.54 : 35.25 = 20.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.54/35.25 = 20.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.54x = 35.25 × 20.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.54x = 734.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734.61/23.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.21

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