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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.32, 42.56 and 21.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.32, 42.56 and 21.28 is: 31.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.32 : 42.56 = 21.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.32/42.56 = 21.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.32x = 42.56 × 21.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.32x = 905.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905.68/28.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.98

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