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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.10, 42.14 and 13.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.10, 42.14 and 13.66 is: 20.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.10 : 42.14 = 13.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.10/42.14 = 13.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.10x = 42.14 × 13.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.10x = 575.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575.74/28.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.49

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