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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.82, 32.81 and 20.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.82, 32.81 and 20.57 is: 28.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.82 : 32.81 = 20.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.82/32.81 = 20.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.82x = 32.81 × 20.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.82x = 674.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674.63/23.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.32

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