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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.99, 43.59 and 22.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.99, 43.59 and 22.32 is: 33.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.99 : 43.59 = 22.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.99/43.59 = 22.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.99x = 43.59 × 22.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.99x = 972.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972.93/28.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.56

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