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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.02, 41.86 and 21.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.02, 41.86 and 21.98 is: 32.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.02 : 41.86 = 21.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.02/41.86 = 21.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.02x = 41.86 × 21.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.02x = 920.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920.08/28.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.84

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