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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.14, 38.82 and 22.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.14, 38.82 and 22.02 is: 30.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.14 : 38.82 = 22.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.14/38.82 = 22.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.14x = 38.82 × 22.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.14x = 854.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854.82/28.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.38

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