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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.91, 35.66 and 20.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.91, 35.66 and 20.13 is: 30.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.91 : 35.66 = 20.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.91/35.66 = 20.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.91x = 35.66 × 20.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.91x = 717.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717.84/23.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.02

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