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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.27, 39.05 and 20.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.27, 39.05 and 20.06 is: 27.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.27 : 39.05 = 20.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.27/39.05 = 20.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.27x = 39.05 × 20.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.27x = 783.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783.24/28.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.71

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