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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10, 14.97 and 7.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10, 14.97 and 7.75 is: 11.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10 : 14.97 = 7.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10/14.97 = 7.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10x = 14.97 × 7.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10x = 116.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116.02/10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.60

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