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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28, 42.05 and 22.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28, 42.05 and 22.94 is: 34.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28 : 42.05 = 22.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28/42.05 = 22.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28x = 42.05 × 22.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28x = 964.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964.63/28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.45

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