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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.92, 29.07 and 20.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.92, 29.07 and 20.67 is: 28.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.92 : 29.07 = 20.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.92/29.07 = 20.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.92x = 29.07 × 20.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.92x = 600.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600.73/20.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.72

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