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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.46, 14.41 and 8.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.46, 14.41 and 8.03 is: 11.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.46 : 14.41 = 8.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.46/14.41 = 8.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.46x = 14.41 × 8.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.46x = 115.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115.76/10.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.06

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