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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.92, 39.93 and 22.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.92, 39.93 and 22.05 is: 30.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.92 : 39.93 = 22.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.92/39.93 = 22.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.92x = 39.93 × 22.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.92x = 880.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880.46/28.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.44

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