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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.80, 39.79 and 22.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.80, 39.79 and 22.98 is: 31.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.80 : 39.79 = 22.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.80/39.79 = 22.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.80x = 39.79 × 22.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.80x = 914.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914.37/28.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.75

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