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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.44, 14.50 and 10.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.44, 14.50 and 10.35 is: 14.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.44 : 14.50 = 10.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.44/14.50 = 10.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.44x = 14.50 × 10.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.44x = 150.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150.08/10.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.38

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