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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.58, 28.24 and 20.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.58, 28.24 and 20.54 is: 28.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.58 : 28.24 = 20.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.58/28.24 = 20.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.58x = 28.24 × 20.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.58x = 580.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580.05/20.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.19

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