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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.08, 42.18 and 22.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.08, 42.18 and 22.95 is: 34.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.08 : 42.18 = 22.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.08/42.18 = 22.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.08x = 42.18 × 22.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.08x = 968.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968.03/28.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.47

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