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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.21, 21.29 and 7.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.21, 21.29 and 7.43 is: 11.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.21 : 21.29 = 7.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.21/21.29 = 7.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.21x = 21.29 × 7.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.21x = 158.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158.18/14.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.13

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