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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.87, 39.72 and 24.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.87, 39.72 and 24.22 is: 33.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.87 : 39.72 = 24.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.87/39.72 = 24.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.87x = 39.72 × 24.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.87x = 962.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962.02/28.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.32

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