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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.90, 43.38 and 22.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.90, 43.38 and 22.96 is: 34.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.90 : 43.38 = 22.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.90/43.38 = 22.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.90x = 43.38 × 22.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.90x = 995.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995.90/28.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.46

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