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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.14, 38.82 and 17.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.14, 38.82 and 17.22 is: 23.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.14 : 38.82 = 17.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.14/38.82 = 17.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.14x = 38.82 × 17.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.14x = 668.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668.69/28.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.76

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