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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.28, 38.94 and 21.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.28, 38.94 and 21.37 is: 29.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.28 : 38.94 = 21.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.28/38.94 = 21.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.28x = 38.94 × 21.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.28x = 832.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832.05/28.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.42

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