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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.66, 35.29 and 20.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.66, 35.29 and 20.07 is: 29.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.66 : 35.29 = 20.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.66/35.29 = 20.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.66x = 35.29 × 20.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.66x = 708.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708.30/23.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.94

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