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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.45, 32.35 and 20.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.45, 32.35 and 20.83 is: 28.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.45 : 32.35 = 20.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.45/32.35 = 20.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.45x = 32.35 × 20.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.45x = 673.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673.76/23.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.73

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