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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.95, 43.35 and 21.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.95, 43.35 and 21.39 is: 32.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.95 : 43.35 = 21.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.95/43.35 = 21.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.95x = 43.35 × 21.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.95x = 927.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927.26/28.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.03

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