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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.89, 22.34 and 10.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.89, 22.34 and 10.41 is: 15.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.89 : 22.34 = 10.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.89/22.34 = 10.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.89x = 22.34 × 10.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.89x = 232.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232.56/14.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.62

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