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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.83, 39.74 and 22.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.83, 39.74 and 22.71 is: 31.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.83 : 39.74 = 22.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.83/39.74 = 22.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.83x = 39.74 × 22.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.83x = 902.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902.38/28.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.30

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