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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.79, 43.16 and 21.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.79, 43.16 and 21.17 is: 31.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.79 : 43.16 = 21.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.79/43.16 = 21.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.79x = 43.16 × 21.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.79x = 913.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913.38/28.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.73

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