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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.17, 38.88 and 21.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.17, 38.88 and 21.69 is: 29.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.17 : 38.88 = 21.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.17/38.88 = 21.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.17x = 38.88 × 21.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.17x = 843.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843.31/28.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.94

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