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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.22, 38.90 and 20.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.22, 38.90 and 20.45 is: 28.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.22 : 38.90 = 20.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.22/38.90 = 20.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.22x = 38.90 × 20.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.22x = 795.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795.21/28.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.18

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