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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.83, 43.28 and 22.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.83, 43.28 and 22.76 is: 34.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.83 : 43.28 = 22.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.83/43.28 = 22.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.83x = 43.28 × 22.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.83x = 984.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984.89/28.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.16

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