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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.29, 0.43 and 0.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.29, 0.43 and 0.14 is: 0.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.29 : 0.43 = 0.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.29/0.43 = 0.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.29x = 0.43 × 0.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.29x = 0.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.06/0.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.21

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