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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.76, 14.85 and 10.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.76, 14.85 and 10.45 is: 14.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.76 : 14.85 = 10.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.76/14.85 = 10.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.76x = 14.85 × 10.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.76x = 155.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155.18/10.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.42

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