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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.88, 33.02 and 20.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.88, 33.02 and 20.47 is: 28.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.88 : 33.02 = 20.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.88/33.02 = 20.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.88x = 33.02 × 20.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.88x = 675.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675.92/23.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.30

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