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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.94, 43.33 and 21.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.94, 43.33 and 21.71 is: 32.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.94 : 43.33 = 21.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.94/43.33 = 21.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.94x = 43.33 × 21.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.94x = 940.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940.50/28.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.50

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