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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.41, 14.22 and 10.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.41, 14.22 and 10.41 is: 14.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.41 : 14.22 = 10.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.41/14.22 = 10.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.41x = 14.22 × 10.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.41x = 148.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148.02/10.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.22

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