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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.93, 22.34 and 10.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.93, 22.34 and 10.66 is: 15.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.93 : 22.34 = 10.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.93/22.34 = 10.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.93x = 22.34 × 10.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.93x = 238.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238.09/14.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.95

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