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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.46, 32.36 and 20.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.46, 32.36 and 20.76 is: 28.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.46 : 32.36 = 20.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.46/32.36 = 20.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.46x = 32.36 × 20.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.46x = 671.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671.79/23.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.64

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