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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.57, 42.86 and 11.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.57, 42.86 and 11.22 is: 16.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.57 : 42.86 = 11.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.57/42.86 = 11.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.57x = 42.86 × 11.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.57x = 480.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480.67/28.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.82

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