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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.10, 28.50 and 21.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.10, 28.50 and 21.10 is: 28.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.10 : 28.50 = 21.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.10/28.50 = 21.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.10x = 28.50 × 21.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.10x = 601.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601.35/21.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.50

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