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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.56, 35.16 and 20.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.56, 35.16 and 20.68 is: 30.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.56 : 35.16 = 20.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.56/35.16 = 20.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.56x = 35.16 × 20.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.56x = 727.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727.06/23.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.86

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