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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.26, 38.97 and 22.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.26, 38.97 and 22.83 is: 31.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.26 : 38.97 = 22.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.26/38.97 = 22.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.26x = 38.97 × 22.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.26x = 889.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889.69/28.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.48

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