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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.69, 42.99 and 21.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.69, 42.99 and 21.09 is: 31.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.69 : 42.99 = 21.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.69/42.99 = 21.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.69x = 42.99 × 21.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.69x = 906.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906.66/28.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.60

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