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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.32, 21.39 and 10.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.32, 21.39 and 10.67 is: 15.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.32 : 21.39 = 10.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.32/21.39 = 10.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.32x = 21.39 × 10.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.32x = 228.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228.23/14.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.94

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