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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.20, 38.75 and 22.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.20, 38.75 and 22.73 is: 31.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.20 : 38.75 = 22.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.20/38.75 = 22.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.20x = 38.75 × 22.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.20x = 880.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880.48/28.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.22

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