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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.29, 39.01 and 22.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.29, 39.01 and 22.45 is: 30.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.29 : 39.01 = 22.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.29/39.01 = 22.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.29x = 39.01 × 22.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.29x = 875.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875.77/28.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.96

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