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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.01, 42.03 and 22.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.01, 42.03 and 22.95 is: 34.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.01 : 42.03 = 22.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.01/42.03 = 22.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.01x = 42.03 × 22.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.01x = 964.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964.59/28.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.43

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