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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.74, 43.05 and 22.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.74, 43.05 and 22.32 is: 33.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.74 : 43.05 = 22.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.74/43.05 = 22.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.74x = 43.05 × 22.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.74x = 960.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960.88/28.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.43

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