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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.92, 35.72 and 20.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.92, 35.72 and 20.70 is: 30.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.92 : 35.72 = 20.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.92/35.72 = 20.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.92x = 35.72 × 20.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.92x = 739.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739.40/23.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.91

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