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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.40, 39.17 and 22.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.40, 39.17 and 22.19 is: 30.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.40 : 39.17 = 22.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.40/39.17 = 22.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.40x = 39.17 × 22.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.40x = 869.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869.18/28.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.61

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