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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.54, 39.38 and 21.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.54, 39.38 and 21.06 is: 29.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.54 : 39.38 = 21.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.54/39.38 = 21.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.54x = 39.38 × 21.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.54x = 829.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829.34/28.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.06

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