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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.42, 14.45 and 10.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.42, 14.45 and 10.01 is: 13.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.42 : 14.45 = 10.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.42/14.45 = 10.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.42x = 14.45 × 10.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.42x = 144.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144.69/10.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.89

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