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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.77, 32.88 and 20.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.77, 32.88 and 20.62 is: 28.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.77 : 32.88 = 20.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.77/32.88 = 20.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.77x = 32.88 × 20.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.77x = 677.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677.99/23.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.52

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