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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.81, 32.80 and 20.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.81, 32.80 and 20.34 is: 28.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.81 : 32.80 = 20.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.81/32.80 = 20.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.81x = 32.80 × 20.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.81x = 667.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667.15/23.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.02

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