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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.08, 41.91 and 22.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.08, 41.91 and 22.74 is: 33.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.08 : 41.91 = 22.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.08/41.91 = 22.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.08x = 41.91 × 22.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.08x = 953.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953.03/28.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.94

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