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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.52, 42.83 and 20.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.52, 42.83 and 20.88 is: 31.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.52 : 42.83 = 20.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.52/42.83 = 20.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.52x = 42.83 × 20.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.52x = 894.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894.19/28.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.36

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