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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.98, 40.02 and 22.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.98, 40.02 and 22.50 is: 31.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.98 : 40.02 = 22.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.98/40.02 = 22.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.98x = 40.02 × 22.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.98x = 900.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900.45/28.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.07

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