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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.50, 39.29 and 22.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.50, 39.29 and 22.69 is: 31.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.50 : 39.29 = 22.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.50/39.29 = 22.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.50x = 39.29 × 22.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.50x = 891.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891.67/28.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.29

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