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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.52, 21.78 and 10.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.52, 21.78 and 10.54 is: 15.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.52 : 21.78 = 10.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.52/21.78 = 10.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.52x = 21.78 × 10.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.52x = 229.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229.56/14.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.81

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