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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.58, 35.29 and 20.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.58, 35.29 and 20.06 is: 30.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.58 : 35.29 = 20.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.58/35.29 = 20.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.58x = 35.29 × 20.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.58x = 707.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707.92/23.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.02

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