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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.14, 10.71 and 5.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.14, 10.71 and 5.89 is: 8.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.14 : 10.71 = 5.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.14/10.71 = 5.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.14x = 10.71 × 5.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.14x = 63.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63.05/7.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.83

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