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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.24, 14.10 and 8.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.24, 14.10 and 8.62 is: 11.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.24 : 14.10 = 8.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.24/14.10 = 8.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.24x = 14.10 × 8.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.24x = 121.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121.54/10.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.87

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