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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.44, 42.60 and 20.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.44, 42.60 and 20.34 is: 30.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.44 : 42.60 = 20.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.44/42.60 = 20.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.44x = 42.60 × 20.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.44x = 866.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866.48/28.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.47

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