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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.03, 28.88 and 20.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.03, 28.88 and 20.43 is: 28.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.03 : 28.88 = 20.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.03/28.88 = 20.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.03x = 28.88 × 20.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.03x = 590.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590.02/21.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.06

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