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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.32, 39.09 and 20.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.32, 39.09 and 20.15 is: 27.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.32 : 39.09 = 20.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.32/39.09 = 20.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.32x = 39.09 × 20.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.32x = 787.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787.47/28.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.81

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