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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.45, 32.31 and 20.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.45, 32.31 and 20.70 is: 28.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.45 : 32.31 = 20.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.45/32.31 = 20.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.45x = 32.31 × 20.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.45x = 668.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668.82/23.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.53

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