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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.78, 35.58 and 20.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.78, 35.58 and 20.53 is: 30.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.78 : 35.58 = 20.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.78/35.58 = 20.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.78x = 35.58 × 20.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.78x = 730.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730.37/23.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.71

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