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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.97, 39.99 and 20.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.97, 39.99 and 20.34 is: 28.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.97 : 39.99 = 20.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.97/39.99 = 20.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.97x = 39.99 × 20.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.97x = 813.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813.40/28.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.08

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