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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.21, 42.27 and 14.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.21, 42.27 and 14.65 is: 21.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.21 : 42.27 = 14.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.21/42.27 = 14.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.21x = 42.27 × 14.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.21x = 619.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619.22/28.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.95

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