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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.26, 38.98 and 21.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.26, 38.98 and 21.35 is: 29.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.26 : 38.98 = 21.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.26/38.98 = 21.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.26x = 38.98 × 21.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.26x = 832.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832.22/28.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.45

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