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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.92, 43.30 and 21.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.92, 43.30 and 21.80 is: 32.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.92 : 43.30 = 21.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.92/43.30 = 21.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.92x = 43.30 × 21.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.92x = 943.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943.94/28.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.64

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