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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.17, 38.81 and 21.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.17, 38.81 and 21.99 is: 30.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.17 : 38.81 = 21.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.17/38.81 = 21.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.17x = 38.81 × 21.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.17x = 853.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853.43/28.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.30

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