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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.62, 39.49 and 22.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.62, 39.49 and 22.07 is: 30.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.62 : 39.49 = 22.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.62/39.49 = 22.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.62x = 39.49 × 22.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.62x = 871.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871.35/28.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.45

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