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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.60, 21.89 and 8.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.60, 21.89 and 8.89 is: 13.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.60 : 21.89 = 8.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.60/21.89 = 8.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.60x = 21.89 × 8.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.60x = 194.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194.57/14.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.33

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