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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.28, 19.68 and 10.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.28, 19.68 and 10.82 is: 14.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.28 : 19.68 = 10.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.28/19.68 = 10.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.28x = 19.68 × 10.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.28x = 212.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212.94/14.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.91

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