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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.47, 14.39 and 10.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.47, 14.39 and 10.14 is: 13.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.47 : 14.39 = 10.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.47/14.39 = 10.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.47x = 14.39 × 10.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.47x = 145.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145.86/10.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.93

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