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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.99, 28.91 and 20.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.99, 28.91 and 20.10 is: 27.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.99 : 28.91 = 20.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.99/28.91 = 20.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.99x = 28.91 × 20.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.99x = 581.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581.09/20.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.68

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