Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.25, 42.39 and 14
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 28.25, 42.39 and 14 is: 21.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28.25 : 42.39 = 14 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28.25/42.39 = 14/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28.25x = 42.39 × 14 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28.25x = 593.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 593.46/28.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21.01
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