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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.38, 42.56 and 22.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.38, 42.56 and 22.74 is: 34.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.38 : 42.56 = 22.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.38/42.56 = 22.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.38x = 42.56 × 22.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.38x = 967.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967.81/28.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.10

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