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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.59, 42.88 and 14.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.59, 42.88 and 14.14 is: 21.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.59 : 42.88 = 14.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.59/42.88 = 14.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.59x = 42.88 × 14.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.59x = 606.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606.32/28.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.21

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