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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.45, 39.22 and 19.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.45, 39.22 and 19.70 is: 27.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.45 : 39.22 = 19.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.45/39.22 = 19.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.45x = 39.22 × 19.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.45x = 772.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772.63/28.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.16

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