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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.45, 39.27 and 22.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.45, 39.27 and 22.30 is: 30.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.45 : 39.27 = 22.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.45/39.27 = 22.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.45x = 39.27 × 22.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.45x = 875.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875.72/28.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.78

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