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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.78, 32.66 and 20.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.78, 32.66 and 20.14 is: 27.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.78 : 32.66 = 20.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.78/32.66 = 20.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.78x = 32.66 × 20.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.78x = 657.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657.77/23.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.66

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