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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.60, 42.93 and 21.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.60, 42.93 and 21.85 is: 32.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.60 : 42.93 = 21.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.60/42.93 = 21.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.60x = 42.93 × 21.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.60x = 938.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938.15/28.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.80

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