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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.68, 39.54 and 23.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.68, 39.54 and 23.22 is: 32.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.68 : 39.54 = 23.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.68/39.54 = 23.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.68x = 39.54 × 23.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.68x = 918.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918.12/28.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.01

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