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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.45, 19.96 and 10.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.45, 19.96 and 10.35 is: 14.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.45 : 19.96 = 10.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.45/19.96 = 10.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.45x = 19.96 × 10.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.45x = 206.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206.56/14.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.30

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