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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.49, 42.66 and 22.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.49, 42.66 and 22.05 is: 33.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.49 : 42.66 = 22.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.49/42.66 = 22.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.49x = 42.66 × 22.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.49x = 940.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940.65/28.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.02

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