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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.28, 19.70 and 8.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.28, 19.70 and 8.13 is: 11.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.28 : 19.70 = 8.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.28/19.70 = 8.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.28x = 19.70 × 8.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.28x = 160.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160.21/14.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.22

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