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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.34, 42.42 and 20.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.34, 42.42 and 20.32 is: 30.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.34 : 42.42 = 20.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.34/42.42 = 20.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.34x = 42.42 × 20.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.34x = 861.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861.97/28.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.42

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