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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.84, 39.85 and 20.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.84, 39.85 and 20.64 is: 28.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.84 : 39.85 = 20.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.84/39.85 = 20.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.84x = 39.85 × 20.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.84x = 822.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822.56/28.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.52

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