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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.86, 14.89 and 10.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.86, 14.89 and 10.07 is: 13.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.86 : 14.89 = 10.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.86/14.89 = 10.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.86x = 14.89 × 10.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.86x = 149.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149.94/10.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.81

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