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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.66, 42.98 and 14.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.66, 42.98 and 14.22 is: 21.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.66 : 42.98 = 14.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.66/42.98 = 14.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.66x = 42.98 × 14.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.66x = 611.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611.18/28.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.33

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