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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.34, 39.10 and 22.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.34, 39.10 and 22.24 is: 30.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.34 : 39.10 = 22.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.34/39.10 = 22.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.34x = 39.10 × 22.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.34x = 869.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869.58/28.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.68

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