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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.82, 32.86 and 20.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.82, 32.86 and 20.75 is: 28.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.82 : 32.86 = 20.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.82/32.86 = 20.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.82x = 32.86 × 20.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.82x = 681.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681.71/23.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.62

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