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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.50, 15.88 and 10.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.50, 15.88 and 10.14 is: 14.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.50 : 15.88 = 10.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.50/15.88 = 10.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.50x = 15.88 × 10.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.50x = 161.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161.02/11.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.00

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