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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.07, 42.14 and 14.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.07, 42.14 and 14.57 is: 21.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.07 : 42.14 = 14.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.07/42.14 = 14.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.07x = 42.14 × 14.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.07x = 613.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613.98/28.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.87

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