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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.04, 38.64 and 21.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.04, 38.64 and 21.47 is: 29.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.04 : 38.64 = 21.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.04/38.64 = 21.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.04x = 38.64 × 21.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.04x = 829.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829.60/28.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.59

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