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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.51, 39.32 and 22.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.51, 39.32 and 22.38 is: 30.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.51 : 39.32 = 22.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.51/39.32 = 22.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.51x = 39.32 × 22.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.51x = 880.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880.04/28.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.87

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