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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.92, 43.22 and 20.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.92, 43.22 and 20.90 is: 31.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.92 : 43.22 = 20.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.92/43.22 = 20.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.92x = 43.22 × 20.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.92x = 903.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903.30/28.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.23

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