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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.94, 43.34 and 22.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.94, 43.34 and 22.22 is: 33.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.94 : 43.34 = 22.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.94/43.34 = 22.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.94x = 43.34 × 22.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.94x = 963.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963.01/28.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.28

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