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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.29, 21.42 and 8.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.29, 21.42 and 8.95 is: 13.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.29 : 21.42 = 8.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.29/21.42 = 8.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.29x = 21.42 × 8.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.29x = 191.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191.71/14.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.42

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