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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.70, 39.66 and 21.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.70, 39.66 and 21.79 is: 30.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.70 : 39.66 = 21.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.70/39.66 = 21.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.70x = 39.66 × 21.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.70x = 863.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863.88/28.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.11

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