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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.38, 21.56 and 10.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.38, 21.56 and 10.10 is: 15.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.38 : 21.56 = 10.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.38/21.56 = 10.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.38x = 21.56 × 10.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.38x = 217.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217.76/14.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.14

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