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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.65, 42.83 and 22.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.65, 42.83 and 22.88 is: 34.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.65 : 42.83 = 22.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.65/42.83 = 22.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.65x = 42.83 × 22.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.65x = 980.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980.03/28.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.20

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