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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.06, 19.39 and 10.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.06, 19.39 and 10.41 is: 14.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.06 : 19.39 = 10.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.06/19.39 = 10.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.06x = 19.39 × 10.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.06x = 201.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201.80/14.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.36

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