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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.91, 43.31 and 21.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.91, 43.31 and 21.69 is: 32.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.91 : 43.31 = 21.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.91/43.31 = 21.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.91x = 43.31 × 21.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.91x = 939.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939.39/28.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.49

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