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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.91, 32.94 and 20.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.91, 32.94 and 20.97 is: 28.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.91 : 32.94 = 20.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.91/32.94 = 20.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.91x = 32.94 × 20.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.91x = 690.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690.75/23.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.89

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