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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.06, 38.77 and 22.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.06, 38.77 and 22.26 is: 30.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.06 : 38.77 = 22.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.06/38.77 = 22.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.06x = 38.77 × 22.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.06x = 863.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863.11/28.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.76

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