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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.70, 35.61 and 20.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.70, 35.61 and 20.67 is: 31.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.70 : 35.61 = 20.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.70/35.61 = 20.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.70x = 35.61 × 20.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.70x = 736.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736.06/23.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.06

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