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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.07, 31.86 and 20.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.07, 31.86 and 20.79 is: 28.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.07 : 31.86 = 20.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.07/31.86 = 20.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.07x = 31.86 × 20.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.07x = 662.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662.37/23.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.71

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