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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.63, 39.35 and 22.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.63, 39.35 and 22.15 is: 30.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.63 : 39.35 = 22.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.63/39.35 = 22.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.63x = 39.35 × 22.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.63x = 871.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871.60/28.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.44

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