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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.24, 38.97 and 22.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.24, 38.97 and 22.40 is: 30.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.24 : 38.97 = 22.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.24/38.97 = 22.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.24x = 38.97 × 22.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.24x = 872.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872.93/28.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.91

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