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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.67, 39.50 and 21.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.67, 39.50 and 21.74 is: 29.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.67 : 39.50 = 21.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.67/39.50 = 21.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.67x = 39.50 × 21.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.67x = 858.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858.73/28.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.95

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