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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.07, 38.63 and 21.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.07, 38.63 and 21.15 is: 29.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.07 : 38.63 = 21.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.07/38.63 = 21.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.07x = 38.63 × 21.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.07x = 816.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816.92/28.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.11

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