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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.57, 42.81 and 21.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.57, 42.81 and 21.82 is: 32.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.57 : 42.81 = 21.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.57/42.81 = 21.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.57x = 42.81 × 21.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.57x = 934.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934.11/28.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.70

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