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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.18, 42.22 and 20.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.18, 42.22 and 20.07 is: 30.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.18 : 42.22 = 20.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.18/42.22 = 20.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.18x = 42.22 × 20.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.18x = 847.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847.38/28.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.07

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