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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.83, 41.72 and 14.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.83, 41.72 and 14.28 is: 21.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.83 : 41.72 = 14.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.83/41.72 = 14.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.83x = 41.72 × 14.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.83x = 595.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595.69/27.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.41

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