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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.98, 39.96 and 21.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.98, 39.96 and 21.70 is: 29.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.98 : 39.96 = 21.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.98/39.96 = 21.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.98x = 39.96 × 21.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.98x = 867.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867.13/28.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.92

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