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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.25, 42.32 and 21.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.25, 42.32 and 21.53 is: 32.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.25 : 42.32 = 21.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.25/42.32 = 21.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.25x = 42.32 × 21.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.25x = 911.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911.15/28.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.25

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