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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.81, 35.64 and 20.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.81, 35.64 and 20.57 is: 30.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.81 : 35.64 = 20.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.81/35.64 = 20.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.81x = 35.64 × 20.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.81x = 733.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733.11/23.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.79

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