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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.17, 19.54 and 10.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.17, 19.54 and 10.93 is: 15.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.17 : 19.54 = 10.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.17/19.54 = 10.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.17x = 19.54 × 10.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.17x = 213.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213.52/14.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.07

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