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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.28, 21.45 and 14.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.28, 21.45 and 14.10 is: 21.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.28 : 21.45 = 14.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.28/21.45 = 14.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.28x = 21.45 × 14.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.28x = 302.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302.45/14.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.18

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