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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.61, 14.59 and 10.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.61, 14.59 and 10.03 is: 13.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.61 : 14.59 = 10.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.61/14.59 = 10.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.61x = 14.59 × 10.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.61x = 146.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146.28/10.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.79

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