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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.05, 42.12 and 21.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.05, 42.12 and 21.67 is: 32.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.05 : 42.12 = 21.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.05/42.12 = 21.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.05x = 42.12 × 21.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.05x = 912.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912.64/28.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.54

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