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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.80, 28.30 and 20.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.80, 28.30 and 20.80 is: 28.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.80 : 28.30 = 20.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.80/28.30 = 20.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.80x = 28.30 × 20.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.80x = 588.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588.64/20.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.30

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