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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.93, 43.33 and 21.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.93, 43.33 and 21.29 is: 31.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.93 : 43.33 = 21.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.93/43.33 = 21.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.93x = 43.33 × 21.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.93x = 922.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922.50/28.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.89

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