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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.13, 38.84 and 20.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.13, 38.84 and 20.37 is: 28.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.13 : 38.84 = 20.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.13/38.84 = 20.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.13x = 38.84 × 20.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.13x = 791.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791.07/28.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.13

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