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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.32, 39.03 and 22.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.32, 39.03 and 22.20 is: 30.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.32 : 39.03 = 22.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.32/39.03 = 22.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.32x = 39.03 × 22.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.32x = 866.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866.47/28.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.60

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