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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.85, 43.29 and 22.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.85, 43.29 and 22.83 is: 34.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.85 : 43.29 = 22.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.85/43.29 = 22.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.85x = 43.29 × 22.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.85x = 988.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988.31/28.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.26

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