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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.59, 35.21 and 20.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.59, 35.21 and 20.89 is: 31.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.59 : 35.21 = 20.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.59/35.21 = 20.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.59x = 35.21 × 20.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.59x = 735.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735.54/23.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.18

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