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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.73, 43.19 and 22.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.73, 43.19 and 22.79 is: 34.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.73 : 43.19 = 22.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.73/43.19 = 22.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.73x = 43.19 × 22.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.73x = 984.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984.30/28.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.26

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