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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.70, 14.68 and 10.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.70, 14.68 and 10.70 is: 14.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.70 : 14.68 = 10.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.70/14.68 = 10.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.70x = 14.68 × 10.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.70x = 157.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157.08/10.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.68

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