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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.84, 32.83 and 20.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.84, 32.83 and 20.20 is: 27.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.84 : 32.83 = 20.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.84/32.83 = 20.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.84x = 32.83 × 20.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.84x = 663.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663.17/23.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.82

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