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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.24, 14.14 and 6.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.24, 14.14 and 6.15 is: 8.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.24 : 14.14 = 6.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.24/14.14 = 6.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.24x = 14.14 × 6.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.24x = 86.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86.98/10.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.49

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