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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.47, 14.57 and 10.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.47, 14.57 and 10.41 is: 14.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.47 : 14.57 = 10.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.47/14.57 = 10.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.47x = 14.57 × 10.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.47x = 151.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151.62/10.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.48

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