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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.80, 28.89 and 20.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.80, 28.89 and 20.12 is: 27.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.80 : 28.89 = 20.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.80/28.89 = 20.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.80x = 28.89 × 20.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.80x = 581.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581.27/20.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.95

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