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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.47, 32.40 and 20.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.47, 32.40 and 20.56 is: 28.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.47 : 32.40 = 20.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.47/32.40 = 20.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.47x = 32.40 × 20.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.47x = 666.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666.14/23.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.38

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