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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.51, 42.83 and 21.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.51, 42.83 and 21.76 is: 32.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.51 : 42.83 = 21.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.51/42.83 = 21.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.51x = 42.83 × 21.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.51x = 931.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931.98/28.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.69

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