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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.30, 42.44 and 20.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.30, 42.44 and 20.18 is: 30.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.30 : 42.44 = 20.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.30/42.44 = 20.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.30x = 42.44 × 20.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.30x = 856.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856.44/28.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.26

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