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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.26, 39.03 and 21.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.26, 39.03 and 21.78 is: 30.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.26 : 39.03 = 21.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.26/39.03 = 21.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.26x = 39.03 × 21.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.26x = 850.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850.07/28.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.08

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