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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.19, 14.04 and 7.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.19, 14.04 and 7.12 is: 9.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.19 : 14.04 = 7.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.19/14.04 = 7.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.19x = 14.04 × 7.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.19x = 99.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99.96/10.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.81

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