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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.78, 39.58 and 22.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.78, 39.58 and 22.63 is: 31.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.78 : 39.58 = 22.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.78/39.58 = 22.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.78x = 39.58 × 22.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.78x = 895.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895.70/28.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.12

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