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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.98, 43.38 and 20.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.98, 43.38 and 20.94 is: 31.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.98 : 43.38 = 20.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.98/43.38 = 20.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.98x = 43.38 × 20.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.98x = 908.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908.38/28.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.34

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