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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.61, 20.18 and 10.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.61, 20.18 and 10.53 is: 14.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.61 : 20.18 = 10.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.61/20.18 = 10.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.61x = 20.18 × 10.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.61x = 212.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212.50/14.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.54

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