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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.28, 38.96 and 22.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.28, 38.96 and 22.80 is: 31.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.28 : 38.96 = 22.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.28/38.96 = 22.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.28x = 38.96 × 22.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.28x = 888.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888.29/28.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.41

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