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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.08, 21.10 and 10.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.08, 21.10 and 10.06 is: 15.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.08 : 21.10 = 10.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.08/21.10 = 10.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.08x = 21.10 × 10.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.08x = 212.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212.27/14.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.08

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