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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.11, 42.08 and 23.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.11, 42.08 and 23.22 is: 34.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.11 : 42.08 = 23.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.11/42.08 = 23.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.11x = 42.08 × 23.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.11x = 977.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977.10/28.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.76

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