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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.85, 35.70 and 20.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.85, 35.70 and 20.61 is: 30.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.85 : 35.70 = 20.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.85/35.70 = 20.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.85x = 35.70 × 20.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.85x = 735.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735.78/23.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.85

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