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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.79, 14.88 and 10.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.79, 14.88 and 10.61 is: 14.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.79 : 14.88 = 10.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.79/14.88 = 10.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.79x = 14.88 × 10.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.79x = 157.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157.88/10.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.63

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