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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.96, 35.89 and 20.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.96, 35.89 and 20.18 is: 30.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.96 : 35.89 = 20.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.96/35.89 = 20.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.96x = 35.89 × 20.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.96x = 724.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724.30/23.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.23

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