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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.59, 35.34 and 20.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.59, 35.34 and 20.17 is: 30.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.59 : 35.34 = 20.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.59/35.34 = 20.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.59x = 35.34 × 20.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.59x = 712.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712.81/23.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.22

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