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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.66, 14.69 and 8.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.66, 14.69 and 8.71 is: 12.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.66 : 14.69 = 8.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.66/14.69 = 8.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.66x = 14.69 × 8.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.66x = 127.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127.90/10.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.00

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