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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.14, 10.71 and 4.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.14, 10.71 and 4.85 is: 7.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.14 : 10.71 = 4.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.14/10.71 = 4.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.14x = 10.71 × 4.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.14x = 51.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51.97/7.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.28

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