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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.19, 14.04 and 6.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.19, 14.04 and 6.54 is: 9.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.19 : 14.04 = 6.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.19/14.04 = 6.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.19x = 14.04 × 6.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.19x = 91.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91.82/10.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.02

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