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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.26, 38.97 and 21.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.26, 38.97 and 21.37 is: 29.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.26 : 38.97 = 21.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.26/38.97 = 21.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.26x = 38.97 × 21.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.26x = 832.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832.69/28.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.47

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