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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.81, 14.94 and 10.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.81, 14.94 and 10.42 is: 14.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.81 : 14.94 = 10.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.81/14.94 = 10.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.81x = 14.94 × 10.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.81x = 155.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155.67/10.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.40

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