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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.63, 32.44 and 20.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.63, 32.44 and 20.98 is: 28.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.63 : 32.44 = 20.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.63/32.44 = 20.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.63x = 32.44 × 20.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.63x = 680.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680.49/23.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.80

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