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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.68, 39.58 and 20.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.68, 39.58 and 20.49 is: 28.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.68 : 39.58 = 20.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.68/39.58 = 20.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.68x = 39.58 × 20.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.68x = 810.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810.99/28.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.28

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