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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.31, 19.71 and 10.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.31, 19.71 and 10.67 is: 14.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.31 : 19.71 = 10.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.31/19.71 = 10.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.31x = 19.71 × 10.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.31x = 210.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210.21/14.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.69

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