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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.08, 41.99 and 21.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.08, 41.99 and 21.57 is: 32.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.08 : 41.99 = 21.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.08/41.99 = 21.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.08x = 41.99 × 21.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.08x = 905.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905.82/28.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.26

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