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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.68, 35.44 and 20.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.68, 35.44 and 20.96 is: 31.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.68 : 35.44 = 20.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.68/35.44 = 20.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.68x = 35.44 × 20.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.68x = 742.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742.82/23.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.37

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