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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.53, 39.42 and 20.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.53, 39.42 and 20.33 is: 28.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.53 : 39.42 = 20.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.53/39.42 = 20.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.53x = 39.42 × 20.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.53x = 801.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801.17/28.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.09

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