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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.92, 28.78 and 20.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.92, 28.78 and 20.41 is: 28.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.92 : 28.78 = 20.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.92/28.78 = 20.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.92x = 28.78 × 20.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.92x = 587.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587.42/20.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.08

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