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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.12, 42.12 and 21.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.12, 42.12 and 21.34 is: 31.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.12 : 42.12 = 21.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.12/42.12 = 21.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.12x = 42.12 × 21.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.12x = 898.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898.84/28.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.96

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