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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.43, 39.26 and 22.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.43, 39.26 and 22.63 is: 31.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.43 : 39.26 = 22.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.43/39.26 = 22.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.43x = 39.26 × 22.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.43x = 888.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888.41/28.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.25

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