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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.35, 39.06 and 21.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.35, 39.06 and 21.42 is: 29.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.35 : 39.06 = 21.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.35/39.06 = 21.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.35x = 39.06 × 21.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.35x = 836.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836.67/28.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.51

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