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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.04, 38.74 and 22.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.04, 38.74 and 22.57 is: 31.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.04 : 38.74 = 22.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.04/38.74 = 22.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.04x = 38.74 × 22.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.04x = 874.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874.21/28.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.18

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