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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.86, 43.26 and 22.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.86, 43.26 and 22.44 is: 33.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.86 : 43.26 = 22.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.86/43.26 = 22.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.86x = 43.26 × 22.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.86x = 970.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970.75/28.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.64

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