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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.53, 32.40 and 20.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.53, 32.40 and 20.45 is: 28.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.53 : 32.40 = 20.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.53/32.40 = 20.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.53x = 32.40 × 20.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.53x = 662.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662.58/23.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.16

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