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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.64, 28.43 and 20.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.64, 28.43 and 20.60 is: 28.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.64 : 28.43 = 20.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.64/28.43 = 20.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.64x = 28.43 × 20.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.64x = 585.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585.41/20.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.36

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