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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.67, 28.46 and 20.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.67, 28.46 and 20.61 is: 28.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.67 : 28.46 = 20.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.67/28.46 = 20.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.67x = 28.46 × 20.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.67x = 586.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586.61/20.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.38

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