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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.69, 22.05 and 10.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.69, 22.05 and 10.35 is: 15.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.69 : 22.05 = 10.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.69/22.05 = 10.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.69x = 22.05 × 10.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.69x = 228.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228.30/14.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.54

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