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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.05, 42.08 and 14.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.05, 42.08 and 14.52 is: 21.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.05 : 42.08 = 14.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.05/42.08 = 14.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.05x = 42.08 × 14.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.05x = 611.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611.00/28.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.78

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