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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.11, 38.78 and 21.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.11, 38.78 and 21.19 is: 29.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.11 : 38.78 = 21.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.11/38.78 = 21.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.11x = 38.78 × 21.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.11x = 821.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821.73/28.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.23

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