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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.86, 35.93 and 20.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.86, 35.93 and 20.46 is: 30.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.86 : 35.93 = 20.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.86/35.93 = 20.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.86x = 35.93 × 20.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.86x = 735.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735.13/23.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.81

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