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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.14, 14 and 6.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.14, 14 and 6.91 is: 9.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.14 : 14 = 6.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.14/14 = 6.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.14x = 14 × 6.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.14x = 96.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96.74/10.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.54

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