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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.67, 35.48 and 20.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.67, 35.48 and 20.43 is: 30.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.67 : 35.48 = 20.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.67/35.48 = 20.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.67x = 35.48 × 20.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.67x = 724.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724.75/23.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.62

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