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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.27, 39.03 and 22.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.27, 39.03 and 22.17 is: 30.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.27 : 39.03 = 22.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.27/39.03 = 22.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.27x = 39.03 × 22.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.27x = 865.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865.48/28.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.61

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