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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.46, 32.28 and 20.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.46, 32.28 and 20.69 is: 28.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.46 : 32.28 = 20.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.46/32.28 = 20.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.46x = 32.28 × 20.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.46x = 667.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667.71/23.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.46

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