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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.05, 41.99 and 21.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.05, 41.99 and 21.26 is: 31.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.05 : 41.99 = 21.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.05/41.99 = 21.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.05x = 41.99 × 21.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.05x = 892.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892.39/28.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.81

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