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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.43, 19.92 and 10.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.43, 19.92 and 10.14 is: 14.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.43 : 19.92 = 10.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.43/19.92 = 10.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.43x = 19.92 × 10.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.43x = 201.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201.99/14.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.00

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