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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.64, 43 and 20.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.64, 43 and 20.10 is: 30.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.64 : 43 = 20.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.64/43 = 20.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.64x = 43 × 20.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.64x = 864.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864.30/28.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.18

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