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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.68, 32.61 and 20.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.68, 32.61 and 20.95 is: 28.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.68 : 32.61 = 20.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.68/32.61 = 20.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.68x = 32.61 × 20.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.68x = 683.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683.21/23.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.85

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