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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.82, 28.92 and 20.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.82, 28.92 and 20.64 is: 28.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.82 : 28.92 = 20.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.82/28.92 = 20.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.82x = 28.92 × 20.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.82x = 596.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596.91/20.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.68

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