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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.95, 43.34 and 22.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.95, 43.34 and 22.52 is: 33.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.95 : 43.34 = 22.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.95/43.34 = 22.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.95x = 43.34 × 22.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.95x = 975.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975.69/28.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.70

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