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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.88, 39.86 and 20.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.88, 39.86 and 20.69 is: 28.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.88 : 39.86 = 20.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.88/39.86 = 20.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.88x = 39.86 × 20.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.88x = 824.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824.60/28.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.55

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