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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.02, 38.67 and 20.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.02, 38.67 and 20.28 is: 27.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.02 : 38.67 = 20.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.02/38.67 = 20.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.02x = 38.67 × 20.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.02x = 784.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784.23/28.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.99

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