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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.67, 28.32 and 20.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.67, 28.32 and 20.37 is: 27.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.67 : 28.32 = 20.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.67/28.32 = 20.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.67x = 28.32 × 20.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.67x = 576.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576.88/20.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.91

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