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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.09, 41.97 and 22.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.09, 41.97 and 22.08 is: 32.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.09 : 41.97 = 22.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.09/41.97 = 22.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.09x = 41.97 × 22.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.09x = 926.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926.70/28.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.99

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