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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.75, 39.69 and 22.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.75, 39.69 and 22.27 is: 30.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.75 : 39.69 = 22.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.75/39.69 = 22.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.75x = 39.69 × 22.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.75x = 883.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883.90/28.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.74

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