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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.55, 35.16 and 20.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.55, 35.16 and 20.52 is: 30.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.55 : 35.16 = 20.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.55/35.16 = 20.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.55x = 35.16 × 20.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.55x = 721.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721.48/23.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.64

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