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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.92, 43.32 and 21.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.92, 43.32 and 21.84 is: 32.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.92 : 43.32 = 21.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.92/43.32 = 21.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.92x = 43.32 × 21.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.92x = 946.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946.11/28.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.71

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