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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.64, 28.61 and 20.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.64, 28.61 and 20.28 is: 28.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.64 : 28.61 = 20.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.64/28.61 = 20.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.64x = 28.61 × 20.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.64x = 580.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580.26/20.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.11

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