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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.33, 39.10 and 20.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.33, 39.10 and 20.15 is: 27.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.33 : 39.10 = 20.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.33/39.10 = 20.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.33x = 39.10 × 20.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.33x = 787.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787.67/28.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.80

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