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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.57, 35.17 and 20.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.57, 35.17 and 20.88 is: 31.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.57 : 35.17 = 20.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.57/35.17 = 20.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.57x = 35.17 × 20.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.57x = 734.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734.30/23.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.15

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