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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.28, 39 and 21.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.28, 39 and 21.73 is: 29.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.28 : 39 = 21.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.28/39 = 21.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.28x = 39 × 21.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.28x = 847.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847.47/28.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.97

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