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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.48, 39.30 and 22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.48, 39.30 and 22 is: 30.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.48 : 39.30 = 22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.48/39.30 = 22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.48x = 39.30 × 22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.48x = 864.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864.60/28.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.36

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