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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.12, 42.10 and 20.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.12, 42.10 and 20.53 is: 30.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.12 : 42.10 = 20.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.12/42.10 = 20.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.12x = 42.10 × 20.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.12x = 864.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864.19/28.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.73

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