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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.40, 39.21 and 22.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.40, 39.21 and 22.24 is: 30.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.40 : 39.21 = 22.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.40/39.21 = 22.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.40x = 39.21 × 22.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.40x = 872.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872.11/28.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.71

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