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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.98, 28.99 and 20.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.98, 28.99 and 20.98 is: 28.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.98 : 28.99 = 20.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.98/28.99 = 20.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.98x = 28.99 × 20.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.98x = 608.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608.21/20.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.99

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