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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.51, 14.44 and 10.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.51, 14.44 and 10.42 is: 14.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.51 : 14.44 = 10.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.51/14.44 = 10.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.51x = 14.44 × 10.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.51x = 150.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150.46/10.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.32

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