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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.02, 38.55 and 22.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.02, 38.55 and 22.78 is: 31.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.02 : 38.55 = 22.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.02/38.55 = 22.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.02x = 38.55 × 22.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.02x = 878.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878.17/28.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.34

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