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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.23, 14.12 and 6.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.23, 14.12 and 6.60 is: 9.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.23 : 14.12 = 6.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.23/14.12 = 6.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.23x = 14.12 × 6.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.23x = 93.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93.19/10.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.11

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