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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.07, 42 and 22.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.07, 42 and 22.05 is: 33.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.07 : 42 = 22.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.07/42 = 22.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.07x = 42 × 22.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.07x = 926.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926.10/28.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.00

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