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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.41, 39.24 and 22.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.41, 39.24 and 22.97 is: 31.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.41 : 39.24 = 22.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.41/39.24 = 22.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.41x = 39.24 × 22.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.41x = 901.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901.03/28.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.72

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