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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.27, 14.18 and 7.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.27, 14.18 and 7.03 is: 9.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.27 : 14.18 = 7.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.27/14.18 = 7.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.27x = 14.18 × 7.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.27x = 99.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99.67/10.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.70

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