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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.74, 14.83 and 10.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.74, 14.83 and 10.66 is: 14.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.74 : 14.83 = 10.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.74/14.83 = 10.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.74x = 14.83 × 10.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.74x = 158.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158.09/10.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.72

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