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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.73, 43.10 and 14.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.73, 43.10 and 14.27 is: 21.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.73 : 43.10 = 14.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.73/43.10 = 14.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.73x = 43.10 × 14.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.73x = 614.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614.75/28.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.40

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