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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.15, 38.87 and 22.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.15, 38.87 and 22.35 is: 30.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.15 : 38.87 = 22.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.15/38.87 = 22.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.15x = 38.87 × 22.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.15x = 868.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868.74/28.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.86

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