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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.73, 35.42 and 20.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.73, 35.42 and 20.36 is: 30.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.73 : 35.42 = 20.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.73/35.42 = 20.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.73x = 35.42 × 20.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.73x = 720.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720.97/23.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.38

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