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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.34, 42.66 and 21.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.34, 42.66 and 21.63 is: 32.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.34 : 42.66 = 21.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.34/42.66 = 21.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.34x = 42.66 × 21.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.34x = 922.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922.63/28.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.56

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