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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.13, 21.15 and 10.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.13, 21.15 and 10.93 is: 16.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.13 : 21.15 = 10.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.13/21.15 = 10.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.13x = 21.15 × 10.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.13x = 231.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231.11/14.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.36

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