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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.88, 35.65 and 20.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.88, 35.65 and 20.48 is: 30.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.88 : 35.65 = 20.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.88/35.65 = 20.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.88x = 35.65 × 20.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.88x = 730.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730.11/23.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.57

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