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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.18, 38.94 and 21.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.18, 38.94 and 21.76 is: 30.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.18 : 38.94 = 21.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.18/38.94 = 21.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.18x = 38.94 × 21.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.18x = 847.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847.33/28.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.07

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