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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.23, 38.92 and 22.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.23, 38.92 and 22.78 is: 31.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.23 : 38.92 = 22.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.23/38.92 = 22.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.23x = 38.92 × 22.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.23x = 886.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886.60/28.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.41

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