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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.88, 43.36 and 22.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.88, 43.36 and 22.90 is: 34.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.88 : 43.36 = 22.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.88/43.36 = 22.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.88x = 43.36 × 22.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.88x = 992.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992.94/28.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.38

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