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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.17, 14.03 and 7.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.17, 14.03 and 7.74 is: 10.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.17 : 14.03 = 7.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.17/14.03 = 7.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.17x = 14.03 × 7.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.17x = 108.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108.55/10.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.67

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