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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.16, 32.02 and 20.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.16, 32.02 and 20.12 is: 27.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.16 : 32.02 = 20.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.16/32.02 = 20.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.16x = 32.02 × 20.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.16x = 644.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644.27/23.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.82

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