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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.72, 43.12 and 20.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.72, 43.12 and 20.16 is: 30.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.72 : 43.12 = 20.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.72/43.12 = 20.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.72x = 43.12 × 20.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.72x = 869.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869.30/28.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.27

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