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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.73, 43.16 and 21.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.73, 43.16 and 21.60 is: 32.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.73 : 43.16 = 21.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.73/43.16 = 21.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.73x = 43.16 × 21.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.73x = 932.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932.15/28.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.44

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