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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.61, 39.47 and 22.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.61, 39.47 and 22.13 is: 30.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.61 : 39.47 = 22.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.61/39.47 = 22.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.61x = 39.47 × 22.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.61x = 873.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873.16/28.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.52

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