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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.28, 21.40 and 10.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.28, 21.40 and 10.46 is: 15.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.28 : 21.40 = 10.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.28/21.40 = 10.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.28x = 21.40 × 10.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.28x = 223.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223.84/14.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.68

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