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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.67, 13 and 7.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.67, 13 and 7.14 is: 10.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.67 : 13 = 7.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.67/13 = 7.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.67x = 13 × 7.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.67x = 92.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.82/8.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.71

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