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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.57, 39.37 and 21.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.57, 39.37 and 21.28 is: 29.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.57 : 39.37 = 21.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.57/39.37 = 21.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.57x = 39.37 × 21.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.57x = 837.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837.79/28.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.32

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