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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.22, 41.66 and 28.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.22, 41.66 and 28.16 is: 38.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.22 : 41.66 = 28.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.22/41.66 = 28.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.22x = 41.66 × 28.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.22x = 1,173.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173.15/30.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.82

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