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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.80, 28.90 and 21.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.80, 28.90 and 21.80 is: 28.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.80 : 28.90 = 21.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.80/28.90 = 21.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.80x = 28.90 × 21.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.80x = 630.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630.02/21.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.90

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