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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.06, 42.07 and 20.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.06, 42.07 and 20.85 is: 31.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.06 : 42.07 = 20.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.06/42.07 = 20.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.06x = 42.07 × 20.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.06x = 877.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877.16/28.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.26

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