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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.95, 39.88 and 21.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.95, 39.88 and 21.16 is: 29.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.95 : 39.88 = 21.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.95/39.88 = 21.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.95x = 39.88 × 21.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.95x = 843.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843.86/28.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.15

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