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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.74, 39.64 and 20.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.74, 39.64 and 20.54 is: 28.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.74 : 39.64 = 20.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.74/39.64 = 20.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.74x = 39.64 × 20.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.74x = 814.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814.01/28.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.33

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