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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.53, 42.80 and 20.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.53, 42.80 and 20.57 is: 30.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.53 : 42.80 = 20.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.53/42.80 = 20.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.53x = 42.80 × 20.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.53x = 880.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880.08/28.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.85

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