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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.70, 32.63 and 20.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.70, 32.63 and 20.83 is: 28.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.70 : 32.63 = 20.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.70/32.63 = 20.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.70x = 32.63 × 20.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.70x = 679.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679.68/23.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.68

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