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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.13, 41.99 and 21.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.13, 41.99 and 21.34 is: 31.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.13 : 41.99 = 21.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.13/41.99 = 21.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.13x = 41.99 × 21.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.13x = 896.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896.01/28.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.85

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