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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.35, 42.55 and 21.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.35, 42.55 and 21.96 is: 32.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.35 : 42.55 = 21.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.35/42.55 = 21.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.35x = 42.55 × 21.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.35x = 934.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934.40/28.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.96

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