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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.20, 42.38 and 22.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.20, 42.38 and 22.44 is: 33.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.20 : 42.38 = 22.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.20/42.38 = 22.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.20x = 42.38 × 22.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.20x = 951.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951.01/28.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.72

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