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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.77, 14.83 and 10.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.77, 14.83 and 10.60 is: 14.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.77 : 14.83 = 10.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.77/14.83 = 10.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.77x = 14.83 × 10.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.77x = 157.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157.20/10.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.60

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