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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.64, 39.56 and 20.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.64, 39.56 and 20.50 is: 28.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.64 : 39.56 = 20.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.64/39.56 = 20.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.64x = 39.56 × 20.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.64x = 810.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810.78/28.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.31

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