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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.56, 39.37 and 20.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.56, 39.37 and 20.80 is: 28.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.56 : 39.37 = 20.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.56/39.37 = 20.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.56x = 39.37 × 20.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.56x = 818.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818.90/28.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.67

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