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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.59, 35.38 and 20.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.59, 35.38 and 20.60 is: 30.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.59 : 35.38 = 20.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.59/35.38 = 20.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.59x = 35.38 × 20.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.59x = 728.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728.65/23.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.89

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