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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.70, 42.96 and 21.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.70, 42.96 and 21.92 is: 32.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.70 : 42.96 = 21.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.70/42.96 = 21.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.70x = 42.96 × 21.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.70x = 941.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941.47/28.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.80

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