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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.90, 39.84 and 22.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.90, 39.84 and 22.32 is: 30.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.90 : 39.84 = 22.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.90/39.84 = 22.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.90x = 39.84 × 22.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.90x = 889.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889.23/28.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.77

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