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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.65, 39.58 and 23.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.65, 39.58 and 23.22 is: 32.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.65 : 39.58 = 23.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.65/39.58 = 23.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.65x = 39.58 × 23.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.65x = 919.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919.05/28.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.08

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