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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.41, 42.61 and 22.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.41, 42.61 and 22.68 is: 34.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.41 : 42.61 = 22.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.41/42.61 = 22.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.41x = 42.61 × 22.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.41x = 966.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966.44/28.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.02

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