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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.18, 21.28 and 10.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.18, 21.28 and 10.96 is: 16.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.18 : 21.28 = 10.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.18/21.28 = 10.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.18x = 21.28 × 10.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.18x = 233.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233.23/14.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.45

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