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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.32, 42.63 and 21.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.32, 42.63 and 21.98 is: 33.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.32 : 42.63 = 21.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.32/42.63 = 21.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.32x = 42.63 × 21.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.32x = 936.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936.91/28.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.09

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