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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.47, 42.67 and 21.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.47, 42.67 and 21.99 is: 32.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.47 : 42.67 = 21.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.47/42.67 = 21.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.47x = 42.67 × 21.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.47x = 938.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938.31/28.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.96

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