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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.44, 39.31 and 21.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.44, 39.31 and 21.53 is: 29.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.44 : 39.31 = 21.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.44/39.31 = 21.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.44x = 39.31 × 21.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.44x = 846.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846.05/28.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.74

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