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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.91, 39.84 and 20.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.91, 39.84 and 20.70 is: 28.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.91 : 39.84 = 20.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.91/39.84 = 20.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.91x = 39.84 × 20.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.91x = 824.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824.69/28.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.53

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