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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.68, 28.46 and 20.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.68, 28.46 and 20.43 is: 28.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.68 : 28.46 = 20.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.68/28.46 = 20.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.68x = 28.46 × 20.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.68x = 581.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581.49/20.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.12

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