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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.90, 39.84 and 21.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.90, 39.84 and 21.96 is: 30.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.90 : 39.84 = 21.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.90/39.84 = 21.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.90x = 39.84 × 21.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.90x = 874.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874.89/28.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.27

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