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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.89, 43.11 and 22.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.89, 43.11 and 22.10 is: 32.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.89 : 43.11 = 22.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.89/43.11 = 22.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.89x = 43.11 × 22.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.89x = 952.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952.52/28.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.97

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