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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.38, 39.18 and 21.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.38, 39.18 and 21.12 is: 29.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.38 : 39.18 = 21.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.38/39.18 = 21.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.38x = 39.18 × 21.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.38x = 827.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827.48/28.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.16

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