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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.93, 28.85 and 20.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.93, 28.85 and 20.12 is: 27.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.93 : 28.85 = 20.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.93/28.85 = 20.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.93x = 28.85 × 20.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.93x = 580.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580.22/20.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.73

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