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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.83, 39.81 and 21.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.83, 39.81 and 21.07 is: 29.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.83 : 39.81 = 21.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.83/39.81 = 21.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.83x = 39.81 × 21.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.83x = 838.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838.91/28.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.10

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