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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.72, 39.60 and 22.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.72, 39.60 and 22.24 is: 30.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.72 : 39.60 = 22.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.72/39.60 = 22.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.72x = 39.60 × 22.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.72x = 880.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880.70/28.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.67

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