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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.48, 21.74 and 10.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.48, 21.74 and 10.49 is: 15.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.48 : 21.74 = 10.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.48/21.74 = 10.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.48x = 21.74 × 10.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.48x = 227.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227.89/14.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.74

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