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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.05, 41.96 and 20.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.05, 41.96 and 20.36 is: 30.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.05 : 41.96 = 20.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.05/41.96 = 20.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.05x = 41.96 × 20.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.05x = 853.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853.99/28.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.45

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