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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.67, 16.03 and 8.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.67, 16.03 and 8.14 is: 12.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.67 : 16.03 = 8.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.67/16.03 = 8.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.67x = 16.03 × 8.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.67x = 130.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130.44/10.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.23

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