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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.28, 21.28 and 13.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.28, 21.28 and 13.59 is: 20.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.28 : 21.28 = 13.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.28/21.28 = 13.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.28x = 21.28 × 13.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.28x = 289.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289.16/14.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.25

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