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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.34, 39.11 and 22.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.34, 39.11 and 22.53 is: 31.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.34 : 39.11 = 22.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.34/39.11 = 22.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.34x = 39.11 × 22.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.34x = 881.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881.20/28.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.10

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