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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.93, 39.93 and 20.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.93, 39.93 and 20.73 is: 28.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.93 : 39.93 = 20.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.93/39.93 = 20.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.93x = 39.93 × 20.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.93x = 827.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827.75/28.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.61

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