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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.25, 14.16 and 6.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.25, 14.16 and 6.80 is: 9.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.25 : 14.16 = 6.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.25/14.16 = 6.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.25x = 14.16 × 6.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.25x = 96.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96.32/10.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.40

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