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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.12, 13.96 and 7.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.12, 13.96 and 7.54 is: 10.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.12 : 13.96 = 7.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.12/13.96 = 7.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.12x = 13.96 × 7.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.12x = 105.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105.26/10.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.40

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