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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.94, 14.99 and 10.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.94, 14.99 and 10.81 is: 14.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.94 : 14.99 = 10.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.94/14.99 = 10.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.94x = 14.99 × 10.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.94x = 161.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161.96/10.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.81

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