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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.32, 42.41 and 20.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.32, 42.41 and 20.18 is: 30.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.32 : 42.41 = 20.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.32/42.41 = 20.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.32x = 42.41 × 20.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.32x = 855.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855.52/28.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.21

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