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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.30, 28.80 and 21.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.30, 28.80 and 21.30 is: 28.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.30 : 28.80 = 21.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.30/28.80 = 21.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.30x = 28.80 × 21.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.30x = 613.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613.44/21.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.80

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