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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.55, 39.37 and 21.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.55, 39.37 and 21.63 is: 29.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.55 : 39.37 = 21.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.55/39.37 = 21.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.55x = 39.37 × 21.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.55x = 851.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851.52/28.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.82

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