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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.71, 14.81 and 10.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.71, 14.81 and 10.04 is: 13.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.71 : 14.81 = 10.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.71/14.81 = 10.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.71x = 14.81 × 10.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.71x = 148.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148.57/10.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.87

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