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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.63, 39.50 and 20.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.63, 39.50 and 20.02 is: 27.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.63 : 39.50 = 20.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.63/39.50 = 20.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.63x = 39.50 × 20.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.63x = 790.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790.79/28.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.62

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