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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.07, 42 and 20.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.07, 42 and 20.45 is: 30.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.07 : 42 = 20.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.07/42 = 20.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.07x = 42 × 20.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.07x = 858.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858.69/28.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.60

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