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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.81, 43.12 and 22.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.81, 43.12 and 22.06 is: 33.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.81 : 43.12 = 22.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.81/43.12 = 22.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.81x = 43.12 × 22.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.81x = 951.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951.23/28.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.02

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