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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.99, 39.94 and 22.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.99, 39.94 and 22.06 is: 30.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.99 : 39.94 = 22.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.99/39.94 = 22.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.99x = 39.94 × 22.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.99x = 881.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881.08/28.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.39

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