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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.02, 21.01 and 10.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.02, 21.01 and 10.19 is: 15.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.02 : 21.01 = 10.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.02/21.01 = 10.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.02x = 21.01 × 10.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.02x = 214.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214.14/14.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.27

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