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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.14, 0.21 and 0.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.14, 0.21 and 0.11 is: 0.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.14 : 0.21 = 0.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.14/0.21 = 0.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.14x = 0.21 × 0.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.14x = 0.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.02/0.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.16

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