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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.67, 39.58 and 20.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.67, 39.58 and 20.89 is: 28.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.67 : 39.58 = 20.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.67/39.58 = 20.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.67x = 39.58 × 20.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.67x = 826.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826.90/28.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.84

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