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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.84, 28.90 and 20.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.84, 28.90 and 20.34 is: 28.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.84 : 28.90 = 20.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.84/28.90 = 20.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.84x = 28.90 × 20.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.84x = 587.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587.83/20.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.21

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