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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.24, 42.40 and 22.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.24, 42.40 and 22.96 is: 34.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.24 : 42.40 = 22.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.24/42.40 = 22.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.24x = 42.40 × 22.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.24x = 973.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973.50/28.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.47

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