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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.38, 39.13 and 22.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.38, 39.13 and 22.24 is: 30.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.38 : 39.13 = 22.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.38/39.13 = 22.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.38x = 39.13 × 22.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.38x = 870.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870.25/28.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.66

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