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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.61, 14.71 and 10.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.61, 14.71 and 10.37 is: 14.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.61 : 14.71 = 10.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.61/14.71 = 10.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.61x = 14.71 × 10.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.61x = 152.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152.54/10.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.38

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