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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.41, 32.34 and 20.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.41, 32.34 and 20.67 is: 28.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.41 : 32.34 = 20.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.41/32.34 = 20.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.41x = 32.34 × 20.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.41x = 668.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668.31/23.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.55

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