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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.25, 39.03 and 22.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.25, 39.03 and 22.85 is: 31.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.25 : 39.03 = 22.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.25/39.03 = 22.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.25x = 39.03 × 22.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.25x = 891.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891.64/28.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.57

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