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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.25, 39 and 21.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.25, 39 and 21.77 is: 30.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.25 : 39 = 21.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.25/39 = 21.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.25x = 39 × 21.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.25x = 849.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849.03/28.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.05

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