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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.84, 43.17 and 20.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.84, 43.17 and 20.80 is: 31.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.84 : 43.17 = 20.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.84/43.17 = 20.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.84x = 43.17 × 20.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.84x = 897.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897.94/28.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.14

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