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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.87, 43.25 and 21.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.87, 43.25 and 21.26 is: 31.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.87 : 43.25 = 21.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.87/43.25 = 21.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.87x = 43.25 × 21.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.87x = 919.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919.50/28.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.85

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