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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.30, 14.23 and 7.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.30, 14.23 and 7.39 is: 10.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.30 : 14.23 = 7.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.30/14.23 = 7.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.30x = 14.23 × 7.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.30x = 105.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105.21/10.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.22

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