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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.52, 42.77 and 28.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.52, 42.77 and 28.22 is: 42.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.52 : 42.77 = 28.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.52/42.77 = 28.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.52x = 42.77 × 28.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.52x = 1,206.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206.97/28.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.32

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