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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.50, 42.77 and 14.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.50, 42.77 and 14.25 is: 21.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.50 : 42.77 = 14.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.50/42.77 = 14.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.50x = 42.77 × 14.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.50x = 609.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609.47/28.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.39

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