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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.95, 40.00 and 22.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.95, 40.00 and 22.03 is: 30.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.95 : 40.00 = 22.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.95/40.00 = 22.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.95x = 40.00 × 22.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.95x = 880.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880.89/28.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.43

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