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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.10, 42.19 and 22.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.10, 42.19 and 22.47 is: 33.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.10 : 42.19 = 22.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.10/42.19 = 22.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.10x = 42.19 × 22.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.10x = 948.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948.01/28.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.74

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