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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.83, 32.87 and 20.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.83, 32.87 and 20.77 is: 28.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.83 : 32.87 = 20.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.83/32.87 = 20.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.83x = 32.87 × 20.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.83x = 682.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682.68/23.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.65

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