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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.01, 19.33 and 10.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.01, 19.33 and 10.55 is: 14.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.01 : 19.33 = 10.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.01/19.33 = 10.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.01x = 19.33 × 10.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.01x = 203.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203.85/14.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.55

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