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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.86, 43.20 and 20.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.86, 43.20 and 20.28 is: 30.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.86 : 43.20 = 20.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.86/43.20 = 20.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.86x = 43.20 × 20.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.86x = 876.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876.10/28.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.36

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