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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.63, 39.54 and 21.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.63, 39.54 and 21.70 is: 29.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.63 : 39.54 = 21.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.63/39.54 = 21.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.63x = 39.54 × 21.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.63x = 858.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858.02/28.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.97

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