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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.96, 43.32 and 21.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.96, 43.32 and 21.74 is: 32.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.96 : 43.32 = 21.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.96/43.32 = 21.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.96x = 43.32 × 21.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.96x = 941.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941.78/28.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.52

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