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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.98, 39.93 and 22.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.98, 39.93 and 22.02 is: 30.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.98 : 39.93 = 22.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.98/39.93 = 22.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.98x = 39.93 × 22.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.98x = 879.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879.26/28.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.34

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