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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.08, 41.93 and 22.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.08, 41.93 and 22.72 is: 33.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.08 : 41.93 = 22.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.08/41.93 = 22.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.08x = 41.93 × 22.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.08x = 952.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952.65/28.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.93

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