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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.59, 42.90 and 21.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.59, 42.90 and 21.82 is: 32.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.59 : 42.90 = 21.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.59/42.90 = 21.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.59x = 42.90 × 21.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.59x = 936.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936.08/28.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.74

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