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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.95, 43.48 and 22.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.95, 43.48 and 22.50 is: 33.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.95 : 43.48 = 22.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.95/43.48 = 22.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.95x = 43.48 × 22.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.95x = 978.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978.30/28.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.79

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