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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.45, 21.66 and 10.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.45, 21.66 and 10.44 is: 15.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.45 : 21.66 = 10.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.45/21.66 = 10.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.45x = 21.66 × 10.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.45x = 226.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226.13/14.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.65

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