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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.41, 42.61 and 14.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.41, 42.61 and 14.87 is: 22.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.41 : 42.61 = 14.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.41/42.61 = 14.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.41x = 42.61 × 14.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.41x = 633.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633.61/28.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.30

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