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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.82, 43.20 and 20.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.82, 43.20 and 20.81 is: 31.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.82 : 43.20 = 20.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.82/43.20 = 20.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.82x = 43.20 × 20.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.82x = 898.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898.99/28.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.19

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