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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.44, 14.41 and 8.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.44, 14.41 and 8.29 is: 11.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.44 : 14.41 = 8.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.44/14.41 = 8.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.44x = 14.41 × 8.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.44x = 119.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119.46/10.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.44

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