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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.38, 42.22 and 28.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.38, 42.22 and 28.02 is: 41.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.38 : 42.22 = 28.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.38/42.22 = 28.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.38x = 42.22 × 28.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.38x = 1,183.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183.00/28.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.68

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