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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.69, 43.18 and 21.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.69, 43.18 and 21.87 is: 32.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.69 : 43.18 = 21.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.69/43.18 = 21.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.69x = 43.18 × 21.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.69x = 944.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944.35/28.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.92

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