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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.67, 39.55 and 21.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.67, 39.55 and 21.41 is: 29.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.67 : 39.55 = 21.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.67/39.55 = 21.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.67x = 39.55 × 21.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.67x = 846.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846.77/28.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.53

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