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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.76, 28.59 and 20.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.76, 28.59 and 20.22 is: 27.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.76 : 28.59 = 20.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.76/28.59 = 20.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.76x = 28.59 × 20.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.76x = 578.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578.09/20.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.85

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