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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.97, 40.02 and 22.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.97, 40.02 and 22.88 is: 31.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.97 : 40.02 = 22.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.97/40.02 = 22.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.97x = 40.02 × 22.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.97x = 915.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915.66/28.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.61

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