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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.29, 32.16 and 20.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.29, 32.16 and 20.70 is: 28.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.29 : 32.16 = 20.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.29/32.16 = 20.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.29x = 32.16 × 20.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.29x = 665.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665.71/23.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.58

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