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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.88, 43.32 and 14.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.88, 43.32 and 14.63 is: 21.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.88 : 43.32 = 14.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.88/43.32 = 14.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.88x = 43.32 × 14.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.88x = 633.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633.77/28.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.95

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