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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.67, 43.01 and 20.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.67, 43.01 and 20.66 is: 30.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.67 : 43.01 = 20.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.67/43.01 = 20.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.67x = 43.01 × 20.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.67x = 888.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888.48/28.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.99

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