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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.14, 42.06 and 20.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.14, 42.06 and 20.55 is: 30.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.14 : 42.06 = 20.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.14/42.06 = 20.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.14x = 42.06 × 20.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.14x = 864.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864.23/28.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.71

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