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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.94, 33.08 and 20.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.94, 33.08 and 20.30 is: 28.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.94 : 33.08 = 20.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.94/33.08 = 20.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.94x = 33.08 × 20.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.94x = 671.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671.26/23.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.04

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