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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.31, 39.09 and 22.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.31, 39.09 and 22.19 is: 30.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.31 : 39.09 = 22.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.31/39.09 = 22.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.31x = 39.09 × 22.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.31x = 867.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867.41/28.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.64

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