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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.40, 39.24 and 21.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.40, 39.24 and 21.92 is: 30.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.40 : 39.24 = 21.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.40/39.24 = 21.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.40x = 39.24 × 21.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.40x = 860.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860.14/28.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.29

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