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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.16, 42.30 and 21.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.16, 42.30 and 21.41 is: 32.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.16 : 42.30 = 21.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.16/42.30 = 21.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.16x = 42.30 × 21.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.16x = 905.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905.64/28.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.16

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