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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.53, 32.39 and 20.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.53, 32.39 and 20.07 is: 27.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.53 : 32.39 = 20.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.53/32.39 = 20.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.53x = 32.39 × 20.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.53x = 650.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650.07/23.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.63

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