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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.25, 42.34 and 20.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.25, 42.34 and 20.62 is: 30.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.25 : 42.34 = 20.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.25/42.34 = 20.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.25x = 42.34 × 20.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.25x = 873.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873.05/28.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.90

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