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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.49, 39.26 and 22.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.49, 39.26 and 22.37 is: 30.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.49 : 39.26 = 22.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.49/39.26 = 22.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.49x = 39.26 × 22.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.49x = 878.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878.13/28.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.82

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