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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.02, 42.09 and 22.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.02, 42.09 and 22.71 is: 34.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.02 : 42.09 = 22.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.02/42.09 = 22.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.02x = 42.09 × 22.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.02x = 955.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955.86/28.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.11

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