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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.97, 35.91 and 20.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.97, 35.91 and 20.16 is: 30.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.97 : 35.91 = 20.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.97/35.91 = 20.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.97x = 35.91 × 20.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.97x = 723.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723.95/23.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.20

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