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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.37, 42.56 and 14.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.37, 42.56 and 14.85 is: 22.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.37 : 42.56 = 14.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.37/42.56 = 14.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.37x = 42.56 × 14.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.37x = 632.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632.02/28.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.28

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