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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.47, 39.24 and 21.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.47, 39.24 and 21.18 is: 29.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.47 : 39.24 = 21.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.47/39.24 = 21.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.47x = 39.24 × 21.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.47x = 831.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831.10/28.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.19

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