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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.73, 39.64 and 20.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.73, 39.64 and 20.94 is: 28.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.73 : 39.64 = 20.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.73/39.64 = 20.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.73x = 39.64 × 20.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.73x = 830.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830.20/28.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.89

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