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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28, 41.94 and 20.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28, 41.94 and 20.38 is: 30.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28 : 41.94 = 20.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28/41.94 = 20.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28x = 41.94 × 20.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28x = 854.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854.74/28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.53

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