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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.19, 32 and 20.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.19, 32 and 20.87 is: 28.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.19 : 32 = 20.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.19/32 = 20.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.19x = 32 × 20.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.19x = 667.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667.84/23.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.80

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