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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.78, 14.96 and 10.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.78, 14.96 and 10.49 is: 14.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.78 : 14.96 = 10.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.78/14.96 = 10.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.78x = 14.96 × 10.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.78x = 156.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156.93/10.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.56

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