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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.73, 42.87 and 22.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.73, 42.87 and 22.70 is: 33.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.73 : 42.87 = 22.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.73/42.87 = 22.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.73x = 42.87 × 22.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.73x = 973.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973.04/28.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.87

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