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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.84, 43.32 and 20.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.84, 43.32 and 20.74 is: 31.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.84 : 43.32 = 20.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.84/43.32 = 20.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.84x = 43.32 × 20.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.84x = 898.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898.46/28.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.15

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