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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.97, 36.03 and 20.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.97, 36.03 and 20.63 is: 31.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.97 : 36.03 = 20.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.97/36.03 = 20.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.97x = 36.03 × 20.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.97x = 743.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743.34/23.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.01

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