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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.62, 39.48 and 22.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.62, 39.48 and 22.14 is: 30.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.62 : 39.48 = 22.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.62/39.48 = 22.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.62x = 39.48 × 22.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.62x = 874.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874.09/28.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.54

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