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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.84, 39.72 and 21.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.84, 39.72 and 21.58 is: 29.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.84 : 39.72 = 21.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.84/39.72 = 21.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.84x = 39.72 × 21.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.84x = 857.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857.16/28.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.72

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