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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.14, 38.80 and 21.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.14, 38.80 and 21.14 is: 29.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.14 : 38.80 = 21.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.14/38.80 = 21.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.14x = 38.80 × 21.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.14x = 820.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820.23/28.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.15

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