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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.85, 14.84 and 10.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.85, 14.84 and 10.81 is: 14.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.85 : 14.84 = 10.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.85/14.84 = 10.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.85x = 14.84 × 10.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.85x = 160.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160.42/10.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.79

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