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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.68, 28.30 and 20.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.68, 28.30 and 20.06 is: 27.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.68 : 28.30 = 20.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.68/28.30 = 20.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.68x = 28.30 × 20.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.68x = 567.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567.70/20.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.45

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