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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.21, 0.29 and 0.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.21, 0.29 and 0.14 is: 0.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.21 : 0.29 = 0.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.21/0.29 = 0.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.21x = 0.29 × 0.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.21x = 0.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.04/0.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.20

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