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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.14, 32.01 and 20.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.14, 32.01 and 20.42 is: 28.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.14 : 32.01 = 20.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.14/32.01 = 20.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.14x = 32.01 × 20.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.14x = 653.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653.64/23.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.25

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