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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.25, 21.39 and 7.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.25, 21.39 and 7.14 is: 10.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.25 : 21.39 = 7.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.25/21.39 = 7.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.25x = 21.39 × 7.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.25x = 152.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152.72/14.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.72

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