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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.28, 21.41 and 5.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.28, 21.41 and 5.26 is: 7.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.28 : 21.41 = 5.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.28/21.41 = 5.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.28x = 21.41 × 5.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.28x = 112.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112.62/14.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.89

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