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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.23, 42.34 and 21.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.23, 42.34 and 21.45 is: 32.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.23 : 42.34 = 21.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.23/42.34 = 21.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.23x = 42.34 × 21.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.23x = 908.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908.10/28.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.17

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