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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.71, 14.85 and 10.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.71, 14.85 and 10.62 is: 14.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.71 : 14.85 = 10.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.71/14.85 = 10.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.71x = 14.85 × 10.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.71x = 157.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157.71/10.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.73

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