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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.70, 39.65 and 22.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.70, 39.65 and 22.64 is: 31.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.70 : 39.65 = 22.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.70/39.65 = 22.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.70x = 39.65 × 22.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.70x = 897.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897.68/28.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.28

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