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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.77, 14.96 and 10.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.77, 14.96 and 10.08 is: 14.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.77 : 14.96 = 10.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.77/14.96 = 10.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.77x = 14.96 × 10.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.77x = 150.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150.75/10.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.00

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