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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.50, 21.76 and 10.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.50, 21.76 and 10.71 is: 16.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.50 : 21.76 = 10.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.50/21.76 = 10.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.50x = 21.76 × 10.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.50x = 232.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232.98/14.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.07

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