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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.63, 39.46 and 22.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.63, 39.46 and 22.08 is: 30.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.63 : 39.46 = 22.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.63/39.46 = 22.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.63x = 39.46 × 22.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.63x = 871.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871.02/28.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.42

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