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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.92, 28.86 and 20.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.92, 28.86 and 20.56 is: 28.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.92 : 28.86 = 20.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.92/28.86 = 20.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.92x = 28.86 × 20.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.92x = 593.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593.36/20.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.36

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