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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.16, 42.16 and 20.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.16, 42.16 and 20.14 is: 30.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.16 : 42.16 = 20.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.16/42.16 = 20.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.16x = 42.16 × 20.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.16x = 849.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849.10/28.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.15

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