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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.32, 19.78 and 10.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.32, 19.78 and 10.46 is: 14.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.32 : 19.78 = 10.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.32/19.78 = 10.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.32x = 19.78 × 10.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.32x = 206.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206.90/14.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.45

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