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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.71, 14.68 and 10.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.71, 14.68 and 10.55 is: 14.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.71 : 14.68 = 10.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.71/14.68 = 10.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.71x = 14.68 × 10.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.71x = 154.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154.92/10.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.47

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