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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.14, 42.20 and 14.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.14, 42.20 and 14.42 is: 21.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.14 : 42.20 = 14.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.14/42.20 = 14.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.14x = 42.20 × 14.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.14x = 608.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608.42/28.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.62

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