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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.77, 43.17 and 21.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.77, 43.17 and 21.18 is: 31.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.77 : 43.17 = 21.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.77/43.17 = 21.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.77x = 43.17 × 21.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.77x = 914.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914.27/28.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.78

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