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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.28, 31.96 and 20.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.28, 31.96 and 20.40 is: 28.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.28 : 31.96 = 20.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.28/31.96 = 20.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.28x = 31.96 × 20.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.28x = 651.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651.98/23.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.01

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