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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.40, 32.27 and 20.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.40, 32.27 and 20.97 is: 28.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.40 : 32.27 = 20.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.40/32.27 = 20.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.40x = 32.27 × 20.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.40x = 676.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676.60/23.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.91

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