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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.47, 39.21 and 21.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.47, 39.21 and 21.54 is: 29.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.47 : 39.21 = 21.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.47/39.21 = 21.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.47x = 39.21 × 21.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.47x = 844.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844.58/28.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.67

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