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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.81, 39.77 and 22.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.81, 39.77 and 22.71 is: 31.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.81 : 39.77 = 22.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.81/39.77 = 22.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.81x = 39.77 × 22.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.81x = 903.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903.18/28.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.35

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