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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.28, 14.20 and 8.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.28, 14.20 and 8.14 is: 11.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.28 : 14.20 = 8.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.28/14.20 = 8.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.28x = 14.20 × 8.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.28x = 115.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115.59/10.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.24

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