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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.36, 42.47 and 21.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.36, 42.47 and 21.93 is: 32.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.36 : 42.47 = 21.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.36/42.47 = 21.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.36x = 42.47 × 21.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.36x = 931.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931.37/28.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.84

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