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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.04, 42 and 14.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.04, 42 and 14.49 is: 21.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.04 : 42 = 14.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.04/42 = 14.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.04x = 42 × 14.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.04x = 608.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608.58/28.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.71

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