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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.26, 38.94 and 22.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.26, 38.94 and 22.11 is: 30.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.26 : 38.94 = 22.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.26/38.94 = 22.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.26x = 38.94 × 22.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.26x = 860.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860.96/28.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.47

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