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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.60, 39.45 and 22.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.60, 39.45 and 22.04 is: 30.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.60 : 39.45 = 22.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.60/39.45 = 22.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.60x = 39.45 × 22.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.60x = 869.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869.48/28.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.41

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