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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.43, 42.59 and 14.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.43, 42.59 and 14.89 is: 22.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.43 : 42.59 = 14.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.43/42.59 = 14.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.43x = 42.59 × 14.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.43x = 634.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634.17/28.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.31

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