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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.95, 39.97 and 20.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.95, 39.97 and 20.76 is: 28.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.95 : 39.97 = 20.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.95/39.97 = 20.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.95x = 39.97 × 20.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.95x = 829.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829.78/28.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.66

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