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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.58, 14.58 and 10.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.58, 14.58 and 10.58 is: 14.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.58 : 14.58 = 10.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.58/14.58 = 10.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.58x = 14.58 × 10.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.58x = 154.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154.26/10.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.58

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