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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.08, 38.76 and 21.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.08, 38.76 and 21.96 is: 30.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.08 : 38.76 = 21.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.08/38.76 = 21.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.08x = 38.76 × 21.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.08x = 851.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851.17/28.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.31

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