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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.20, 38.94 and 20.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.20, 38.94 and 20.03 is: 27.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.20 : 38.94 = 20.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.20/38.94 = 20.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.20x = 38.94 × 20.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.20x = 779.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779.97/28.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.66

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