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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.93, 20.61 and 10.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.93, 20.61 and 10.64 is: 14.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.93 : 20.61 = 10.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.93/20.61 = 10.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.93x = 20.61 × 10.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.93x = 219.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219.29/14.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.69

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