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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.61, 20.14 and 10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.61, 20.14 and 10 is: 13.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.61 : 20.14 = 10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.61/20.14 = 10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.61x = 20.14 × 10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.61x = 201.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201.40/14.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.79

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