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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.62, 20.21 and 10.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.62, 20.21 and 10.56 is: 14.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.62 : 20.21 = 10.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.62/20.21 = 10.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.62x = 20.21 × 10.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.62x = 213.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213.50/14.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.60

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