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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.22, 38.96 and 22.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.22, 38.96 and 22.10 is: 30.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.22 : 38.96 = 22.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.22/38.96 = 22.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.22x = 38.96 × 22.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.22x = 860.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860.81/28.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.51

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