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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.41, 21.63 and 10.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.41, 21.63 and 10.14 is: 15.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.41 : 21.63 = 10.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.41/21.63 = 10.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.41x = 21.63 × 10.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.41x = 219.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219.33/14.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.22

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