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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.50, 39.36 and 22.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.50, 39.36 and 22.05 is: 30.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.50 : 39.36 = 22.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.50/39.36 = 22.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.50x = 39.36 × 22.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.50x = 867.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867.89/28.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.45

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