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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.59, 39.51 and 20.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.59, 39.51 and 20.39 is: 28.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.59 : 39.51 = 20.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.59/39.51 = 20.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.59x = 39.51 × 20.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.59x = 805.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805.51/28.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.17

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