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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.55, 42.71 and 22.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.55, 42.71 and 22.10 is: 33.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.55 : 42.71 = 22.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.55/42.71 = 22.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.55x = 42.71 × 22.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.55x = 943.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943.73/28.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.06

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