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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.47, 42.66 and 14.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.47, 42.66 and 14.94 is: 22.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.47 : 42.66 = 14.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.47/42.66 = 14.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.47x = 42.66 × 14.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.47x = 637.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637.34/28.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.39

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