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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.33, 14.25 and 7.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.33, 14.25 and 7.09 is: 9.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.33 : 14.25 = 7.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.33/14.25 = 7.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.33x = 14.25 × 7.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.33x = 101.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101.03/10.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.78

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