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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.20, 42.12 and 22.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.20, 42.12 and 22.18 is: 33.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.20 : 42.12 = 22.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.20/42.12 = 22.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.20x = 42.12 × 22.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.20x = 934.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934.22/28.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.13

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