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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.59, 28.55 and 20.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.59, 28.55 and 20.32 is: 28.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.59 : 28.55 = 20.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.59/28.55 = 20.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.59x = 28.55 × 20.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.59x = 580.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580.12/20.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.18

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