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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.10, 13.90 and 7.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.10, 13.90 and 7.35 is: 10.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.10 : 13.90 = 7.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.10/13.90 = 7.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.10x = 13.90 × 7.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.10x = 102.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102.13/10.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.12

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