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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.87, 43.30 and 14.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.87, 43.30 and 14.43 is: 21.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.87 : 43.30 = 14.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.87/43.30 = 14.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.87x = 43.30 × 14.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.87x = 624.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624.76/28.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.64

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