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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.74, 14.75 and 10.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.74, 14.75 and 10.14 is: 13.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.74 : 14.75 = 10.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.74/14.75 = 10.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.74x = 14.75 × 10.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.74x = 149.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149.57/10.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.93

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