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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.57, 32.51 and 20.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.57, 32.51 and 20.65 is: 28.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.57 : 32.51 = 20.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.57/32.51 = 20.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.57x = 32.51 × 20.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.57x = 671.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671.42/23.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.48

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