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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.80, 43.14 and 22.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.80, 43.14 and 22.80 is: 34.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.80 : 43.14 = 22.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.80/43.14 = 22.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.80x = 43.14 × 22.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.80x = 983.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983.59/28.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.15

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