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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.58, 20.14 and 10.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.58, 20.14 and 10.93 is: 15.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.58 : 20.14 = 10.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.58/20.14 = 10.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.58x = 20.14 × 10.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.58x = 220.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220.13/14.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.10

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