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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.68, 39.46 and 22.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.68, 39.46 and 22.20 is: 30.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.68 : 39.46 = 22.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.68/39.46 = 22.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.68x = 39.46 × 22.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.68x = 876.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876.01/28.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.54

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