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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.23, 14.10 and 6.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.23, 14.10 and 6.99 is: 9.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.23 : 14.10 = 6.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.23/14.10 = 6.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.23x = 14.10 × 6.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.23x = 98.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98.56/10.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.63

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