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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.81, 39.76 and 22.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.81, 39.76 and 22.69 is: 31.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.81 : 39.76 = 22.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.81/39.76 = 22.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.81x = 39.76 × 22.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.81x = 901.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901.92/28.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.30

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