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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.04, 38.62 and 21.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.04, 38.62 and 21.89 is: 30.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.04 : 38.62 = 21.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.04/38.62 = 21.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.04x = 38.62 × 21.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.04x = 845.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845.43/28.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.15

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