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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.72, 14.88 and 10.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.72, 14.88 and 10.44 is: 14.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.72 : 14.88 = 10.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.72/14.88 = 10.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.72x = 14.88 × 10.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.72x = 155.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155.35/10.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.49

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