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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.59, 39.50 and 21.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.59, 39.50 and 21.71 is: 29.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.59 : 39.50 = 21.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.59/39.50 = 21.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.59x = 39.50 × 21.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.59x = 857.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857.55/28.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.99

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