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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.28, 14.18 and 6.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.28, 14.18 and 6.39 is: 8.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.28 : 14.18 = 6.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.28/14.18 = 6.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.28x = 14.18 × 6.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.28x = 90.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90.56/10.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.81

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