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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.69, 14.67 and 10.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.69, 14.67 and 10.29 is: 14.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.69 : 14.67 = 10.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.69/14.67 = 10.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.69x = 14.67 × 10.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.69x = 150.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150.90/10.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.11

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