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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.30, 42.37 and 22.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.30, 42.37 and 22.31 is: 33.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.30 : 42.37 = 22.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.30/42.37 = 22.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.30x = 42.37 × 22.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.30x = 945.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945.27/28.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.40

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