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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.05, 42.03 and 22.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.05, 42.03 and 22.70 is: 34.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.05 : 42.03 = 22.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.05/42.03 = 22.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.05x = 42.03 × 22.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.05x = 953.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953.87/28.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.01

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