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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.02, 41.95 and 14.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.02, 41.95 and 14.46 is: 21.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.02 : 41.95 = 14.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.02/41.95 = 14.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.02x = 41.95 × 14.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.02x = 606.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606.52/28.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.65

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