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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.58, 39.46 and 22.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.58, 39.46 and 22.78 is: 31.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.58 : 39.46 = 22.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.58/39.46 = 22.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.58x = 39.46 × 22.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.58x = 899.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899.00/28.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.46

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