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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.70, 28.80 and 20.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.70, 28.80 and 20.70 is: 28.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.70 : 28.80 = 20.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.70/28.80 = 20.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.70x = 28.80 × 20.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.70x = 596.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596.16/20.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.80

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