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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.71, 43.02 and 20.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.71, 43.02 and 20.58 is: 30.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.71 : 43.02 = 20.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.71/43.02 = 20.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.71x = 43.02 × 20.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.71x = 885.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885.35/28.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.84

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