Naturally occurring element X exists in three isotopic forms: 28 X (27.979 amu, 92.21% abundance), 29 X (28.976 amu, 4.70% abundance), and 30 X (29.974 amu, 3.09% abundance). Calculate the atomic weight of X

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Naturally occurring element X exists in three isotopic forms:
28
X (27.979 amu, 92.21% abundance),
29
X
(28.976 amu, 4.70% abundance), and
30
X (29.974 amu, 3.09% abundance). Calculate the atomic weight
of X
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