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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.01, 31.76 and 20.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.01, 31.76 and 20.31 is: 28.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.01 : 31.76 = 20.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.01/31.76 = 20.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.01x = 31.76 × 20.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.01x = 644.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644.79/23.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.03

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