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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.30, 39.04 and 22.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.30, 39.04 and 22.14 is: 30.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.30 : 39.04 = 22.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.30/39.04 = 22.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.30x = 39.04 × 22.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.30x = 864.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864.35/28.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.54

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