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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.30, 42.39 and 21.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.30, 42.39 and 21.88 is: 32.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.30 : 42.39 = 21.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.30/42.39 = 21.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.30x = 42.39 × 21.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.30x = 927.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927.49/28.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.77

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