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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.47, 42.71 and 14.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.47, 42.71 and 14.95 is: 22.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.47 : 42.71 = 14.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.47/42.71 = 14.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.47x = 42.71 × 14.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.47x = 638.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638.41/28.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.42

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