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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.40, 42.51 and 22.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.40, 42.51 and 22.43 is: 33.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.40 : 42.51 = 22.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.40/42.51 = 22.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.40x = 42.51 × 22.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.40x = 953.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953.50/28.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.57

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