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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.70, 42.93 and 21.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.70, 42.93 and 21.04 is: 31.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.70 : 42.93 = 21.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.70/42.93 = 21.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.70x = 42.93 × 21.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.70x = 903.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903.14/28.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.47

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