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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.06, 42.12 and 22.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.06, 42.12 and 22.45 is: 33.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.06 : 42.12 = 22.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.06/42.12 = 22.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.06x = 42.12 × 22.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.06x = 945.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945.59/28.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.70

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