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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.32, 14.26 and 8.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.32, 14.26 and 8.68 is: 11.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.32 : 14.26 = 8.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.32/14.26 = 8.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.32x = 14.26 × 8.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.32x = 123.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123.78/10.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.99

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