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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.47, 14.37 and 10.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.47, 14.37 and 10.17 is: 13.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.47 : 14.37 = 10.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.47/14.37 = 10.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.47x = 14.37 × 10.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.47x = 146.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146.14/10.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.96

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