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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.82, 43.25 and 22.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.82, 43.25 and 22.07 is: 33.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.82 : 43.25 = 22.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.82/43.25 = 22.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.82x = 43.25 × 22.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.82x = 954.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954.20/28.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.11

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