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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.28, 21.40 and 6.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.28, 21.40 and 6.25 is: 9.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.28 : 21.40 = 6.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.28/21.40 = 6.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.28x = 21.40 × 6.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.28x = 133.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133.72/14.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.37

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