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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.75, 39.64 and 22.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.75, 39.64 and 22.94 is: 31.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.75 : 39.64 = 22.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.75/39.64 = 22.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.75x = 39.64 × 22.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.75x = 909.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909.38/28.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.63

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