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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.66, 35.31 and 20.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.66, 35.31 and 20.98 is: 31.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.66 : 35.31 = 20.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.66/35.31 = 20.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.66x = 35.31 × 20.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.66x = 740.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740.80/23.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.31

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