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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.49, 39.32 and 21.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.49, 39.32 and 21.21 is: 29.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.49 : 39.32 = 21.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.49/39.32 = 21.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.49x = 39.32 × 21.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.49x = 834.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834.02/28.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.28

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