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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.89, 14.94 and 10.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.89, 14.94 and 10.26 is: 14.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.89 : 14.94 = 10.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.89/14.94 = 10.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.89x = 14.94 × 10.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.89x = 153.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153.28/10.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.08

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