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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.58, 21.85 and 10.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.58, 21.85 and 10.79 is: 16.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.58 : 21.85 = 10.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.58/21.85 = 10.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.58x = 21.85 × 10.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.58x = 235.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235.76/14.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.17

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