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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.22, 42.32 and 11.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.22, 42.32 and 11.11 is: 16.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.22 : 42.32 = 11.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.22/42.32 = 11.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.22x = 42.32 × 11.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.22x = 469.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469.96/28.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.65

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