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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.07, 41.90 and 22.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.07, 41.90 and 22.94 is: 34.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.07 : 41.90 = 22.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.07/41.90 = 22.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.07x = 41.90 × 22.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.07x = 960.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960.86/28.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.24

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