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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.23, 38.91 and 22.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.23, 38.91 and 22.11 is: 30.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.23 : 38.91 = 22.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.23/38.91 = 22.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.23x = 38.91 × 22.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.23x = 860.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860.30/28.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.47

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