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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.73, 32.67 and 20.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.73, 32.67 and 20.27 is: 27.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.73 : 32.67 = 20.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.73/32.67 = 20.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.73x = 32.67 × 20.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.73x = 662.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662.06/23.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.90

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