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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.30, 38.97 and 20.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.30, 38.97 and 20.10 is: 27.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.30 : 38.97 = 20.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.30/38.97 = 20.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.30x = 38.97 × 20.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.30x = 783.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783.30/28.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.68

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