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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.42, 39.22 and 21.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.42, 39.22 and 21.88 is: 30.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.42 : 39.22 = 21.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.42/39.22 = 21.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.42x = 39.22 × 21.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.42x = 858.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858.13/28.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.19

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