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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.14, 21.19 and 7.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.14, 21.19 and 7.02 is: 10.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.14 : 21.19 = 7.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.14/21.19 = 7.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.14x = 21.19 × 7.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.14x = 148.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148.75/14.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.52

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