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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28, 41.94 and 22.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28, 41.94 and 22.30 is: 33.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28 : 41.94 = 22.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28/41.94 = 22.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28x = 41.94 × 22.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28x = 935.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935.26/28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.40

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