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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.17, 42.22 and 10.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.17, 42.22 and 10.12 is: 15.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.17 : 42.22 = 10.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.17/42.22 = 10.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.17x = 42.22 × 10.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.17x = 427.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427.16/28.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.17

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