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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.49, 39.34 and 21.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.49, 39.34 and 21.60 is: 29.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.49 : 39.34 = 21.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.49/39.34 = 21.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.49x = 39.34 × 21.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.49x = 849.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849.65/28.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.83

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