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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.25, 14.15 and 5.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.25, 14.15 and 5.94 is: 8.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.25 : 14.15 = 5.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.25/14.15 = 5.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.25x = 14.15 × 5.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.25x = 84.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84.02/10.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.20

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