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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.57, 42.76 and 22.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.57, 42.76 and 22.11 is: 33.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.57 : 42.76 = 22.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.57/42.76 = 22.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.57x = 42.76 × 22.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.57x = 945.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945.42/28.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.09

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