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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.22, 38.98 and 20.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.22, 38.98 and 20.06 is: 27.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.22 : 38.98 = 20.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.22/38.98 = 20.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.22x = 38.98 × 20.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.22x = 781.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781.94/28.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.71

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