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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.52, 39.39 and 22.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.52, 39.39 and 22.08 is: 30.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.52 : 39.39 = 22.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.52/39.39 = 22.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.52x = 39.39 × 22.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.52x = 869.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869.73/28.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.50

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