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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.82, 43.16 and 22.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.82, 43.16 and 22.04 is: 33.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.82 : 43.16 = 22.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.82/43.16 = 22.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.82x = 43.16 × 22.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.82x = 950.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950.92/28.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.00

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