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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.22, 41.48 and 28.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.22, 41.48 and 28.24 is: 38.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.22 : 41.48 = 28.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.22/41.48 = 28.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.22x = 41.48 × 28.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.22x = 1,171.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171.40/30.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.76

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