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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.04, 38.63 and 22.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.04, 38.63 and 22.83 is: 31.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.04 : 38.63 = 22.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.04/38.63 = 22.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.04x = 38.63 × 22.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.04x = 881.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881.81/28.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.45

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