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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.08, 42.14 and 21.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.08, 42.14 and 21.32 is: 32.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.08 : 42.14 = 21.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.08/42.14 = 21.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.08x = 42.14 × 21.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.08x = 898.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898.42/28.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.00

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