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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.66, 32.54 and 20.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.66, 32.54 and 20.59 is: 28.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.66 : 32.54 = 20.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.66/32.54 = 20.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.66x = 32.54 × 20.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.66x = 669.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669.90/23.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.32

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