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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.53, 42.73 and 21.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.53, 42.73 and 21.77 is: 32.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.53 : 42.73 = 21.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.53/42.73 = 21.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.53x = 42.73 × 21.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.53x = 930.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930.23/28.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.61

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