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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.05, 41.96 and 20.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.05, 41.96 and 20.34 is: 30.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.05 : 41.96 = 20.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.05/41.96 = 20.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.05x = 41.96 × 20.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.05x = 853.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853.52/28.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.43

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