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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.94, 33.06 and 20.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.94, 33.06 and 20.92 is: 28.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.94 : 33.06 = 20.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.94/33.06 = 20.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.94x = 33.06 × 20.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.94x = 691.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691.62/23.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.89

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