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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.66, 42.94 and 20.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.66, 42.94 and 20.08 is: 30.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.66 : 42.94 = 20.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.66/42.94 = 20.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.66x = 42.94 × 20.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.66x = 862.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862.24/28.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.08

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