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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.79, 14.80 and 10.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.79, 14.80 and 10.62 is: 14.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.79 : 14.80 = 10.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.79/14.80 = 10.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.79x = 14.80 × 10.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.79x = 157.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157.18/10.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.57

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