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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.41, 39.26 and 21.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.41, 39.26 and 21.51 is: 29.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.41 : 39.26 = 21.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.41/39.26 = 21.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.41x = 39.26 × 21.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.41x = 844.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844.48/28.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.72

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