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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.52, 39.36 and 20.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.52, 39.36 and 20.32 is: 28.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.52 : 39.36 = 20.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.52/39.36 = 20.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.52x = 39.36 × 20.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.52x = 799.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799.80/28.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.04

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