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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.50, 42.72 and 14.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.50, 42.72 and 14.99 is: 22.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.50 : 42.72 = 14.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.50/42.72 = 14.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.50x = 42.72 × 14.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.50x = 640.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640.16/28.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.46

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