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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.01, 31.77 and 20.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.01, 31.77 and 20.83 is: 28.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.01 : 31.77 = 20.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.01/31.77 = 20.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.01x = 31.77 × 20.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.01x = 661.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661.77/23.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.76

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