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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.84, 28.52 and 20.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.84, 28.52 and 20.75 is: 28.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.84 : 28.52 = 20.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.84/28.52 = 20.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.84x = 28.52 × 20.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.84x = 591.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591.54/20.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.39

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