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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.95, 39.96 and 22.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.95, 39.96 and 22.06 is: 30.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.95 : 39.96 = 22.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.95/39.96 = 22.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.95x = 39.96 × 22.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.95x = 881.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881.52/28.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.45

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