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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.31, 14.22 and 7.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.31, 14.22 and 7.58 is: 10.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.31 : 14.22 = 7.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.31/14.22 = 7.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.31x = 14.22 × 7.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.31x = 107.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107.82/10.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.46

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