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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.16, 19.53 and 10.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.16, 19.53 and 10.50 is: 14.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.16 : 19.53 = 10.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.16/19.53 = 10.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.16x = 19.53 × 10.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.16x = 205.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205.10/14.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.48

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